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Alocasias are some of the most elegant, attractive tropical plants available.
Overall, alocasias are fast-growing and relatively easy to care for when grown indoors.
Here are 25 different varieties ofalocasiato add to your garden or houseplant collection.
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It’s native to the Philippines and grows best with consistently moist soil and warm, humid conditions.
Grow it in well-drained soil that’s kept evenly moist, or try it in aself-watering planter.
It grows more slowly and stays smaller than many other varieties.
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Alocasia dragon scale is known for its heart-shaped, pale green leaves with dark, dramatic veining.
Plant it in chunky, well-drainedpotting mixand give it lots of humidity to help it thrive.
Alocasia Stingray
This unique alocasia is known for its speckled stems and highly distinctive foliage.
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Instead of the classic heart shape, its truncated leaves are tipped with long points.
Keep a humidifier nearby to keep the air around this plant moist.
It can be finicky to make happy, but this plant will thrive easily in the proper conditions.
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Alocasia Tiny Dancer
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Love alocasias but short on space?
This plant is relatively easy to care for when compared with other unusual alocasia varieties.
Houseplants will grow smaller than outdoor plants, which thrive in shady conditions in the garden.
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Alocasia Zebrina
Named for its attractive striped stems,alocasia zebrinaoffers variety in color and texture.
That’s especially true for outdoor plants, which can reach up to 9 feet tall.
Give this easy-growing variety lots of light, humidity, and space to keep it happy.
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The foliage takes on a copper hue as it matures.
Lots of bright, indirect light will keep this plant’s coloring vibrant.
Watch out for curling leaves, which can indicate that the plant needs brighter indirect light.
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Give yours high humidity, plenty of bright light, and consistent watering.
These plants can be susceptible to spider mites, so keep an eye out for the telltale webbing.
Wipe leaves down regularly with a soft cloth to keep them dust-free.
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Warm temperatures, high humidity, and a moist yet well-drained potting mix will help it thrive.
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