Alocasia consists of sturdy, evergreen perennials that develop rhizomes or tubers. They feature large, typically peltate leaves marked by prominent veins. While their flowers are somewhat inconspicuous, they can give rise to orange-red fruits.

Alocasia 'White Knight'

Alocasia affinis

Alocasia azlanii is a compact, tender perennial that reaches approximately 28 cm in height. Its leaves are broadly oval to elliptical, featuring a glossy dark green surface accented by a coppery purple tint on top. This plant may occasionally produce white spathe flowers.

Alocasia azlanii

Alocasia beccarii

Alocasia brancifolia Pink Passion ('Ppialo008')

Alocasia brisbanensis is a perennial plant with a rhizomatous growth habit, indigenous to the rainforests of Eastern Australia. It is primarily cultivated for its foliage, featuring large, rippled, heart-shaped leaves that are glossy and dark green, supported by equally dark stems. In the summer, it produces greenish-cream flowers that resemble those of the arum lily, followed by clusters of red berries that develop on spikes after flowering.

Alocasia brisbanensis

Alocasia chaii

Alocasia cucullata is a tender perennial that can reach heights of approximately 1 meter. It features upright stems that branch near the base, supporting large, glossy leaves that are broadly oval to heart-shaped. This plant infrequently generates pale yellow spathe flowers.

Alocasia cucullata

Alocasia culionensis

Alocasia cuprea is a tender perennial that can reach a height of approximately 80 cm. Its leaves, which can grow up to 60 cm in length, are oval and glossy. The emerging leaves display a reddish hue, transitioning to a combination of green and coppery bronze on the upper side as they mature, while the underside is a deep reddish-purple. The leaves are characterized by their rippled texture and prominent, deeply indented veins. This plant may occasionally produce pairs of white spathe flowers.

Alocasia cuprea

Alocasia cuprea 'Blackie'

Alocasia cuprea 'Greenback'

Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret' is a tender perennial that can reach a height of approximately 80 cm. Its leaves, which can grow up to 60 cm in length, are glossy and oval-shaped. The young foliage exhibits a reddish tint, transitioning to a dark green and coppery bronze as it matures. The undersides of the leaves are dark red, and they feature a rippled texture with pronounced, indented veins. This plant may occasionally produce pairs of white spathe flowers.

Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret'

Alocasia denudata

Alocasia gageana is a tender perennial that can reach heights of about 1 meter. Its leaves are glossy and vary in shape from triangular to arrow-like, growing up to 60 centimeters in length. This plant may occasionally produce flowers in the form of white or pale pink spathes, often appearing in pairs or clusters of three.

Alocasia gageana

Alocasia gageana variegated (v)

Alocasia guttata var. imperialis

Alocasia infernalis 'Viery'

Alocasia korthalsii

Alocasia lancifolia

Alocasia lauterbachiana is a perennial houseplant with an upright growth habit and rhizomatous structure. It features elongated, spear-like leaves that are dark green and have undulating margins. The stems are marked with a combination of green and purple, adding an element of visual complexity.

Alocasia lauterbachiana

Alocasia longiloba

Alocasia longiloba 'Purple'

Alocasia longiloba 'Thibautians'

Alocasia lowii

Alocasia macrorrhizos is a tropical perennial characterized by its large, shiny, dark green foliage. The leaves, featuring light green veins, can grow up to 1.2 meters in length and are supported by upright petioles that also reach approximately 1.2 meters high. During the summer, it may develop pale green flowers. Commonly referred to as giant taro, this plant is extensively grown and established in tropical regions for its edible tubers, which necessitate thorough cooking before consumption. In cooler climates, it can serve as a unique addition to conservatories.

Alocasia macrorrhizos

Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Jungle Gold'

Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Lutea'

Alocasia macrorrhizos 'New Guinea Gold'

Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Variegata' is a vigorous, evergreen perennial that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It features sturdy, erect stems and elongated, arrow-shaped leaves with wavy margins. The foliage is primarily dark green, accented by lighter green veins and variegated patterns of ivory and grey-green. The leaf blades can grow as long as 1.2 meters and are supported by equally long petioles. This plant produces yellow-green flower bracts that can measure up to 35 centimeters in length, and it may flower throughout the year.

Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Variegata' (v)

Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Violacea'

Alocasia maximiliana

Alocasia micholitziana is a tender perennial with a rhizomatous growth habit, reaching heights of approximately 65 cm. Its leaves, shaped like arrows, can grow up to 40 cm in length and feature a velvety dark green surface accented by white veins, wavy edges, and pale green undersides. The leaf stalks can extend to 45 cm long. This species may occasionally produce greenish spathe flowers.

Alocasia micholitziana

Alocasia micholitziana 'Freydyk' is a compact, evergreen perennial that grows slowly and features a rhizomatous structure. Its large, arrow-shaped leaves are a deep green, adorned with silvery-white spots and creamy-white veins, adding a distinctive touch to its appearance.

Alocasia micholitziana 'Freydyk' (v)

Alocasia micholitziana 'Maxkowskii'

Alocasia mortefontanensis

Alocasia odora is a tropical perennial that develops rhizomes and is primarily valued for its large, glossy leaves that are a rich mid-green. Each leaf blade features light green veins and can grow up to 1.2 meters in length, supported by upright leaf stalks that also reach around 1.2 meters in height. In the summer, this plant may produce pale green flowers. In cooler regions, it serves as an intriguing addition to conservatories.

Alocasia odora

Alocasia odora from Yunnan

Alocasia plumbea

Alocasia plumbea 'Nigra'

Alocasia plumbea white

Alocasia porphyroneura

Alocasia portei is a tall, rhizomatous species originating from the humid forests of the Philippines. In its natural habitat, it can grow over 6 meters tall, with a base stem diameter reaching up to 40 centimeters, though specimens in containers tend to remain smaller. The plant features elongated, arrow-shaped leaves that are deeply lobed, displaying a dark green color on the upper surface complemented by lighter green veins, with individual leaves capable of measuring up to 1.5 meters in length. Its leaf stalks can also extend to about 1.5 meters, exhibiting a green hue mixed with chocolate brown mottling. The inflorescence includes a sheath-like spathe and a columnar spadix, both in shades of pinkish-cream. If pollination occurs, the spadix can develop bright orange berries, although the primary appeal of this species lies in its impressive foliage.

Alocasia portei

Alocasia putzeysii

Alocasia reversa is an uncommon, evergreen species characterized by its elongated, heart-shaped leaves that feature a distinctive pattern. The foliage is dark green along the main veins, with lighter silver tones between them. This plant thrives in the humid, tropical forests of Borneo, where it typically grows in soil and leaf litter on rocky surfaces. It can attain heights of up to 60 cm and spread to about 50 cm wide. While the flowers consist of a pale green spathe, tinged with dark red at the base, and a white spadix, they are not the main attraction; rather, the focus remains on the plant's impressive leaves.

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