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At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 4 days
Humidity 50–80%
Temp. 18–29 °C
Habit Clumping
Growth Fast
Care Easy
Height 60–120 cm
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species Araceae ◉ Verified
Alocasia gageana
Dwarf Elephant Ear · Alocasia gageana
(al-oh-KAY-see-ah gay-jee-AH-nah)
At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 4 days
Humidity 50–80%
Temp. 18–29 °C
Habit Clumping
Growth Fast
Care Easy
Height 60–120 cm
Add to your collection
Origin & Habitat
Myanmar/Thailand region; verify exact POWO range before narrowing.
Description
Green heart-shaped leaves on upright petioles; smaller and bushier than giant elephant ears.
Clumping Alocasia that offsets readily and can make a full pot.
Botanical Notes
Accepted Alocasia species listed by POWO. Common in horticulture as a smaller landscape/houseplant elephant ear.
Care Guide
Give bright filtered light, warmth, airflow and an airy but moisture-retentive aroid mix. Keep lightly moist while actively growing, but avoid cold wet media.
Repotting
Repot when roots/corms fill the pot, ideally in warm active growth. Keep the corm/crown firm and not buried too deeply.
Feeding
Monthly at quarter to half strength during active growth. Reduce or pause feeding if the plant is resting or semi-dormant.
Common Problems
- Spider mites, thrips, leaf yellowing from overwatering, corm/root rot in cold wet mix, crispy edges from low humidity or missed watering.
Notes & Curiosities
- A nicely behaved elephant ear, which sounds like an oxymoron.
⚠ Toxicity: toxic to pets, toxic to humans. Araceae plant with insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing can irritate the mouth, throat and digestive tract.