Overview
Alocasia x amazonica 'Emerald Green' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Alocasia, part of the Araceae family, with evergreen foliage. Alocasia x amazonica 'Emerald Green' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include houseplants, patio and container plants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Alocasia x amazonica 'Emerald Green' is a bushy, evergreen herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Alocasia genus, known for its sturdy plants with large, prominently veined leaves. This cultivar thrives in moist but well-drained loam soils with an acid to neutral pH and prefers full sun to partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. Suitable for cultivation in the UK under H2 hardiness, it is commonly grown as a houseplant or in patios, conservatories, and greenhouses. Propagation can be achieved through seed, division, or stem cuttings, with spring being its season of interest.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Alocasia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Alocasia x amazonica 'Emerald Green' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Alocasia x amazonica 'Emerald Green'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Stem cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Alocasia x amazonica 'Emerald Green'?
Alocasia x amazonica 'Emerald Green' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Alocasia x amazonica 'Emerald Green' need?
Alocasia x amazonica 'Emerald Green' grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Alocasia x amazonica 'Emerald Green' hardy in the UK?
Alocasia x amazonica 'Emerald Green' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Alocasia x amazonica 'Emerald Green'?
Seed, Division, Stem cuttings.
More in the Alocasia genus
- Alocasia culionensis
- Alocasia denudata
- Alocasia sanderianakris plant
- Alocasia watsoniana
- Alocasia 'Uhinkii'
- Alocasia mortefontanensis