There are few houseplants more impressive than alocasias. There are around 90 species of alocasia plants, all with the recognizable foliage that earns them the common name of elephant ear plant.
If you're looking for a tall indoor plant to fill a vacant corner of your home, an alocasia might be just what you need. As houseplants, they can grow as tall as six feet, but this does depend on the variety you choose - Alocasia reginula 'Black Velvet' only grows up to 18 inches tall, for example.
Sometimes large tropical indoor plants can feel intimidating, but care for an alocasia is actually incredibly easy to get right. Although, plant experts say there are a few specific care requirements you need to meet to encourage more growth. That's why I've put together the ultimate guide to alocasia care with everything you need to know to be successful.
Three expert tips on alocasia care
Alocasia plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and eastern Australia. You might have also heard of colocasia plants being referred to as elephant ears plants, as these are closely related to alocasias.
However, you tend to grow and care for colocasias as garden plants, where they can grow up to nine feet tall on average. Care for an alocasia, on the other hand, is easy to achieve in an indoor environment.
