Alocasia: know the main types and learn how to cultivate

The Alocasia has about 70 different species. It is a plant full of personality and very striking for your decoration. With its variations, it takes incredible shapes, with different colors and designs. Do you want to learn how to take care of it? Check out our tips!

6 types of Alocasia and their particularities

In general, Alocasias are plants that can be grown at home. To help you choose the best one for your environment, we have selected 6 types of this plant and their details.

• Alocasia Amazônica: also known as Alocasia Polly, a half-shade plant, it has large heart-shaped leaves. It is a poisonous plant for children and pets.
• Alocasia Cuprea: This type brings a coppery color, very different and charming. A plant that likes humidity and frequent watering, however, it is toxic. Be careful when growing it.
• Alocasia Cucullata: It can be grown indoors, as long as it is close to windows and away from animals and children.
• Alocasia Sanderiana: A plant with large leaves and white veins, it can withstand cold temperatures, up to 5ºC (41ºF), and requires moderate watering.
• Alocasia Zebrina: this plant is a charm! with its zebraized stem, it has a very different beauty. it needs moderate watering and indirect light to grow healthy. it is a toxic plant if ingested.
• Alocasia Black Velvet: A tropical plant with a very dark green, almost black color. The charm of this plant is its velvety appearance. It is also toxic if ingested.

These are the main variations of Alocasia for you to have at home. Most of them are toxic if ingested, so be careful with children and pets.

How to care for Alocasia and keep it healthy

Although it is an easy plant to care for, it is important to pay attention to some details to keep it healthy and beautiful. To help you grow Alocasia, we have selected some videos with indispensable tips for plant moms and dads.

All about Alocasia cultivation

To get started, how about knowing all about this amazing plant? This video brings all the necessary information and essential tips for those who want to add this plant to the garden.

How to replant Alocasia

The tip now is for those who want to learn how to replant and fertilize Alocasia to make the plant grow healthy and beautiful. Here, you will learn more about compost, fertilizer, and other tips.

How to make Alocasia seedlings

Your plant is growing and you want to make seedlings to multiply them? This video gives you precious tips for making seedlings that will grow quickly, and you will learn more about choosing a pot for propagation.

Caring for the Alocasias

The care of this plant is simple, such as moderate watering and indirect lighting. This video gives the experience of growing and caring for this species. It is well worth watching!

In combination with other species, you can create an urban jungle with everything you need to make your house green.