Alocasia Hybrid - Plant

Description

Alocasia is a genus of rhizomatous or tuberous, broad-leaved, perennial, flowering plants from the family Araceae. There are about 90 accepted species native to tropical and subtropical Asia and eastern Australia. Around the world, many growers widely cultivate a range of hybrids and cultivars as ornamentals.

Product Constituents

• Alocasia big plant - 5nches square Recyclable Plastic pot

Care

• Performs best in part shade in organically rich, moist, to wet soils.
• Provide a sheltered location to protect the decorative leaves from strong winds.
  
• Leaves often scorch when exposed to full sun. Plants require regular watering and fertilization.
  
• Water only when the soil is dry.

Benefits

• Alocasia is an ornamental plant grown for the large heart- or arrow-shaped foliage that resembles elephant ears, hence the common name.
• Also known as African mask plant, alocasia is most commonly grown indoors as a houseplant, though it can also be grown outside during warmer months in beds, borders and containers.