Alocasia longiloba
Tropical Asia; POWO should be checked for exact country-level range before narrowing.
Arrow-shaped leaves with elongated lobes, variable dark/light patterning and often contrasting veins.
Upright rhizomatous Alocasia; variable forms make identity checking important.
longiloba means long-lobed.
Accepted Alocasia species listed by POWO. Important and variable species in cultivation; several old names and forms are associated with this complex.
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.
Repot when roots/corms fill the pot, ideally in warm active growth. Keep the corm/crown firm and not buried too deeply.
Monthly at quarter to half strength during active growth. Reduce or pause feeding if the plant is resting or semi-dormant.
- Spider mites, thrips, leaf yellowing from overwatering, corm/root rot in cold wet mix, crispy edges from low humidity or missed watering.
- A taxonomic rabbit hole wearing an attractive leaf costume.