Alocasia Macrorrhizos Care: Complete Guide to Giant Taro (Indoor Tips!)

Healthy Alocasia macrorrhizos plant with large green leaves receiving indirect sunlight indoors, illustrating proper alocasia macrorrhizos care.

Welcome to the World of Giant Taro! Hello fellow plant enthusiast! Are you ready to bring a touch of the jungle into your home with one of the most dramatic foliage plants around? Let’s talk about the magnificent Alocasia macrorrhizos, affectionately known as the Giant Taro or Upright Elephant Ear. With its enormous, lush green … Read more

Alocasia Odora Care: Your Complete Guide to the Fragrant Elephant Ear

Lush green leaves of a healthy Alocasia Odora, illustrating effective alocasia odora care.

Hello fellow plant enthusiasts! Alex here, your guide to the wonderful world of Alocasias. Today, we’re diving into a truly special one: the magnificent Alocasia Odora. If you’ve been captivated by its impressive leaves and perhaps heard whispers of its magical nighttime scent, you’re in the right place. Sometimes called the Night-Scented Lily or Giant … Read more

Alocasia Bambino Care: Expert Tips for Your Dwarf Jewel (vs Polly)

Healthy Alocasia Bambino leaf with prominent silvery veins, showcasing successful alocasia bambino care.

Hello fellow plant enthusiasts! Are you captivated by the striking, arrowhead leaves and dramatic veining of the Alocasia Bambino? You’re not alone! This gorgeous plant, often called the ‘Bambino Arrow’ or simply a ‘Jewel Alocasia’, packs a powerful visual punch despite its compact size. It’s frequently described as a dwarf version of the very popular … Read more

The History of Alocasia Plants: From Wild Origins to Houseplant Stars

Healthy Alocasia 'Polly' houseplant leaves closeup, illustrating the history of alocasia from wild origins to indoor stars.

Hello fellow Alocasia admirers! Let’s be honest, is there anything quite like the stunning, dramatic foliage of an Alocasia? Whether you’ve fallen for the giant ‘Elephant Ear’ types or the intricate beauty of the ‘Jewel’ varieties, these plants certainly have a way of capturing our attention and our hearts. My own journey as an Alocasia … Read more

Alocasia Scalprum Care: Expert Tips for Your Sharp-Leaved Jewel (+ Humidity & vs Samar Lance)

Textured deep green leaf of a healthy Alocasia Scalprum, highlighting successful alocasia scalprum care.

Hello fellow plant enthusiasts! Alex here, your friendly guide in the wonderful world of Alocasias. Today, we’re diving deep into the care of a truly special plant: the Alocasia Scalprum. Often called the “Sharp-Leaved Jewel,” this beauty captivates with its incredibly textured, deep green leaves that almost feel like dragon scales. If you’ve welcomed one … Read more

Alocasia Nebula Care: Expert Tips for Your Stunning Jewel Alocasia

Healthy Alocasia Nebula leaf showing detailed texture and veins, illustrating key alocasia nebula care requirements.

Hey there, fellow plant enthusiasts! Are you captivated by the otherworldly beauty of the Alocasia Nebula? It’s easy to see why! With its thick, silvery-green leaves etched with dramatic dark veins, the Nebula truly lives up to its name – it’s like holding a little piece of a celestial cloud right in your home. As … Read more

Terrarium Suitable Alocasias: Smaller Varieties for Enclosed Gardens

Small Jewel Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' plant inside a glass alocasia for terrarium.

Hello fellow plant enthusiasts! If you’re anything like me, you’re completely captivated by the stunning beauty of Alocasias. Those striking leaves, often called “Elephant Ears” or treasured as “Jewel Alocasias,” truly have a way of drawing us in. And what could be more magical than creating a miniature jungle ecosystem right inside a terrarium, with … Read more

Best Pots with Drainage Holes for Healthy Alocasias (Plant Parent Guide)

Close-up of a healthy Alocasia in a terracotta pot, emphasizing the importance of pots with drainage holes for alocasia care.

Hey fellow Alocasia lovers! Alex here, your friendly neighborhood Alocasia enthusiast. If you’re anything like me, you’re utterly captivated by the stunning, dramatic foliage of these plants – whether it’s the velvety leaves of a ‘Black Velvet’ or the striking patterns of a ‘Zebrina’. But let’s be honest, sometimes these beauties can feel a little… … Read more

Alocasia Pebble Tray Humidity: Does This Easy Trick Really Work?

Close-up of Alocasia plant base on a humidity pebble tray, showing the setup for pebble tray alocasia humidity.

Hey fellow Alocasia lovers! Isn’t there something truly special about these plants? Whether it’s the striking veins of a ‘Polly’, the velvety darkness of a ‘Black Velvet’, or the dramatic shape of a ‘Zebrina’, Alocasias bring a touch of the exotic jungle right into our homes. But, as many of us discover, these beauties can … Read more

Alocasia Leaf Texture Guide: Velvety, Glossy & Bullate Explained

Close-up showcasing the contrasting alocasia leaf texture of velvety, glossy, and bullate varieties.

Hello fellow plant parents and Alocasia admirers! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself completely mesmerized by the stunning leaves of Alocasia plants. They truly are the jewels of the indoor jungle, aren’t they? From their dramatic shapes to their striking colours, there’s so much to love. But have you ever stopped to … Read more