Alocasia

Owned by Zharia Washington (@Zharia).

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Notes

Family: Araceae. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals.

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Elephant Ear

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Houseplant, Tropical Plant, Bulb / Rhizome / Tuber
Growing Medium
Semi-hydroponic (Lechuza Pon or similar mineral substrate)
Growth Habit
Upright / Erect, Herbaceous

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Offset / Pup

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
High Water Needs
Temperature Range
Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat Location
Southeast Asia

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Araceae. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals.
Elephant Ear
Alocasia by Zharia

Alocasia

Common NameElephant Ear

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Houseplant, Tropical Plant, Bulb / Rhizome / Tuber
Growth Habit
Upright / Erect, Herbaceous
Growing MediumSemi-hydroponic (Lechuza Pon or similar mineral substrate)

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Offset / Pup

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
High Water Needs
Temperature Range
Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat LocationSoutheast Asia

Collection Context

Quantity
1

Added Details

Family: Araceae. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals.