Alocasia sarawakensis is a tender perennial that can reach heights of approximately 1.5 meters. It features upright, mottled stems and glossy green foliage, with leaves that can grow up to 90 centimeters in length and exhibit heart-shaped to arrow-shaped profiles, characterized by gently wavy margins. The undersides of the young leaves are covered in fine hairs. This plant infrequently produces a prominent cluster of white spathe flowers that are accented with red markings.

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 sarawakensis

This tender perennial reaches a height of approximately 1.5 meters, featuring deep red stems. Its leaves are heart-shaped, glossy, and a rich dark grey-green, complemented by reddish-purple undersides.

Alocasia sarawakensis 'Yucatan Princess'

Alocasia scabriuscula is a perennial plant with a rhizomatous growth habit, native to the humid, tropical environments of Borneo. It thrives in the understory of forests and along riverbanks, benefiting from the dappled light provided by the overhead tree canopy. The foliage features leathery, heart-shaped leaves that exhibit a deep green hue with prominent darker veins. In its natural habitat, this species can attain heights of up to 1.2 meters, although it typically remains smaller when cultivated. Its inflorescences consist of a sheath-like spathe that ranges from white to pale green, often adorned with purple speckles, enclosing a cream-colored spadix at the center.

Alocasia scabriuscula

Alocasia scalprum

Alocasia sinuata

Alocasia tandurusa

Alocasia veitchii

Alocasia villeneuvei

Alocasia watsoniana

Alocasia wentii

Alocasia wentii 'Aline'PBR (v)

Alocasia wentii 'Victory' (v)

Alocasia wenzelii

Alocasia x amazonica is a sturdy, evergreen perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features elongated, arrow-like leaves that can grow as long as 60 centimeters. The upper surface of the leaves is a deep green, accented by prominent silver veins, while the underside displays a rich purple hue.

Alocasia x amazonica

Alocasia x amazonica 'Bambino' is a small, tender perennial that reaches approximately 45 cm in height. It features broad, arrow-shaped leaves that are smooth and dark green, showcasing straight edges alongside prominent silvery-white veins. The undersides of the leaves exhibit a purple hue. This plant may occasionally produce yellow spathe flowers.

Alocasia x amazonica 'Bambino' (Bambino Series)

Alocasia x amazonica 'Emerald Green'

Alocasia x amazonica 'Polly Bambino'

Alocasia x amazonica 'Polly' is a small, tender perennial that features broad, shield-like leaves in a deep green hue, accented by prominent silvery-green veins. The leaf undersides display a purple coloration. This plant may occasionally produce yellow spathe flowers.

Alocasia x amazonica 'Polly'

Alocasia x amazonica Bambino Arrow ('Ruhe 1' PBR) is a small perennial that reaches a height of approximately 35 cm. It features slender, arrow-like leaves that are glossy dark green, accented by prominent silvery veins and purple undersides. On occasion, it may produce yellow spathe flowers.

Alocasia x amazonica Bambino Arrow ('Ruhe 1'PBR) (Bambino Series)

Alocasia x argyraea

Alocasia x chantrieri is a hybrid resulting from the cross between Alocasia cuprea and Alocasia sanderiana. This tropical perennial features a rhizomatous growth habit and is primarily cultivated for its impressive foliage. Plants can attain a height of around 60 cm, while their leaves can measure up to 1 meter in length and 30 cm in width. The foliage exhibits an elongated heart shape, characterized by pronounced lobes at the back, with deep red undersides and glossy dark green surfaces. The veins are a lighter green, adding to the leaf's distinctive appearance, which also includes gently wavy edges. The flowers consist of a pale green spathe encasing a cream-colored spadix, but they are of lesser importance compared to the plant's remarkable leaves.

Alocasia x chantrieri

Alocasia x sedenii

Alocasia zebrina is a resilient perennial houseplant characterized by its deep green, shiny arrow-like leaves and distinctive black and white striped stems. It is normal for this plant to shed older leaves as part of its growth cycle, making room for new foliage.

Alocasia zebrina

Ambrosina bassii

Ambrosina bassii from Tunisia

Amorphophallus consists of perennial plants characterized by corm-like rhizomes and large, deeply divided leaves. Their flowers feature a spathe that ranges from purple-red to greenish-white and is typically accompanied by a central spadix, often emitting a strong odor.

Amorphophallus

Amorphophallus abyssinicus

Amorphophallus albispathus

Amorphophallus albus

Amorphophallus angulatus

Amorphophallus ankarana

Amorphophallus aphyllus

Amorphophallus atroviridis

Amorphophallus bankokensis

Amorphophallus beccarii

Amorphophallus bulbifer

Amorphophallus campanulatus

Amorphophallus coaetaneus

Amorphophallus corrugatus

Amorphophallus dunnii

Amorphophallus gigas

Amorphophallus henryi

Amorphophallus hilebrandtii

Amorphophallus hirtus

Amorphophallus kiusianus

Amorphophallus konjac is a tuberous perennial known for its unique flowering habit. In summer, it produces a solitary bloom featuring a glossy, red-purple spathe encasing a tall, paddle-shaped brown spadix. The flower emits a strong odor to lure pollinating flies. Following the bloom's decline, a single, intricately divided leaf emerges, showcasing vibrant green leaflets atop a robust, olive-green stem adorned with white markings.

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