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At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 5 days
Humidity 60–80%
Temp. 18–29 °C
Habit Rosette
Growth Slow
Care Intermediate
Height 25–60 cm
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species Araceae ◉ Verified
Alocasia sinuata
Quilted Dreams Alocasia · Alocasia sinuata
(al-oh-KAY-see-ah sin-yoo-AH-tah)
At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 5 days
Humidity 60–80%
Temp. 18–29 °C
Habit Rosette
Growth Slow
Care Intermediate
Height 25–60 cm
Add to your collection
Origin & Habitat
Philippines.
Description
Glossy green, puckered/quilted leaves with wavy margins and compact proportions.
Compact rhizomatous Alocasia that tends to stay small compared with landscape elephant ears.
Botanical Notes
sinuata means wavy or sinuate.
Accepted Alocasia species listed by POWO. Often sold as Quilted Dreams for its puckered leaf surface.
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
- Quilted Dreams sounds like a bedding brand, but the leaf really does look stitched.
⚠ Toxicity: toxic to pets, toxic to humans. Araceae plant with insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing can irritate the mouth, throat and digestive tract.