alocasia longiloba
'watsoniana'

Care level

Medium

This Alocasia stands out with its leaves that have a bubbly, textured surface, making them quite unique to the touch and appearance. You can also easily spot it by looking at the back of its leaves, where the veins curve inwards in a distinctive way.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Wide range (59°F - 86°F)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 60 and 90% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Medium

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
Cat
Dog
Human

Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The alocasia watsoniana can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Origin & references

This is a very old type of plant! It's believed to be one of the first of its kind to be grown in Europe, introduced in the 1800s by a company called Sander & Co. Many of the newer types you see today can actually trace their origins back to this one!
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