Alocasia Plants — Species, Care & Identification
The Alocasia genus belongs to the Araceae family and currently includes 11species in PlantoScan's care catalogue. Each species below links to a full guide covering watering, light, soil, propagation, and toxicity.
Reference: Alocasia on Wikipedia
Alocasia species tend to share similar watering and light preferences, which means care routines cross-apply well across varieties. Browse the grid below to compare requirements side-by-side.
For general indoor plant care that applies beyond the Alocasia genus, see the complete plant care guide covering every species on PlantoScan.
All Alocasia Species
Alocasia Odora
Alocasia odora
Alocasia Dragon Scale
Alocasia baginda
Alocasia Black Velvet
Alocasia reginula
Alocasia Zebrina
Alocasia zebrina
Alocasia Cuprea
Alocasia cuprea
Giant Taro
Alocasia macrorrhizos
Alocasia Scalprum
Alocasia scalprum
Alocasia Longiloba
Alocasia longiloba
Alocasia Sanderiana
Alocasia sanderiana
Hardy Elephant Ear
Alocasia wentii
Chinese Taro
Alocasia cucullata