Alocasia Micholitziana
Nothing beats a velvet leaf! This Alocasia looks and feels good and is a great introduction to the genus.
Alocasias grow from corms, which are similar to bulbs and tubers. These grow from the main plant and pop up from the soil as baby plants. These plants can be seperated into individual ones. Or you can harvest the corms when they are still attached to the mother plant and propagate from there. We find moss is the easiest substrate to propagate them in.
In the wild, this Alocasia grows on the forest floor in the humid Philippines. At home, give it gentle bright light - avoid intense sun or south-facing windows.
Water generously, but let the top layer of soil dry out first. Alocasias are thirsty, but overwatering can lead to rot.
Consistent warmth is key. They can die back in cooler temps (even in the wild!), but if your home stays steady year-round, you might avoid this. A bit of humidity and a regular feed during the growing season will keep it thriving and help it grow big and bushy.
