If you're looking for a spectacular houseplant, look no further than Alocasia. The exotic foliage plants combine ornamental foliage with stately size. This is how big an Alocasia grows as a houseplant and in a natural location.
How big does an Alocasia grow as a houseplant?
Alocasias reach a size of 30 to 200 cm as houseplants, depending on the variety. The Alocasia macrorrhizos is the largest, reaching up to 200 cm. However, in their natural tropical habitat they can grow up to 400 or even 800 cm.
What size do Alocasia reach as a houseplant?
As a houseplant, the Alocasia reaches a maximum size of200 cm. On average, alocasias grow to a height of 50 cm to 150 cm in living rooms. The final growth height of an elephant ear depends on the species and variety. This is how big five popular arrow leaf varieties grow:
- Alocasia zebrina: 50 cm to 120 cm.
- Alocasia amazonica 'Polly': 50 cm to 150 cm.
- Alocasia lowii: 80 cm to 120 cm.
- Alocasia portodora: 100 cm to 180 cm.
- Alocasia 'Yucatan Princess': 30 cm to 80 cm.
Which Alocasia gets the biggest?
TheAlocasia macrorrhizos grows largest with a height of an impressive 200 cm when grown indoors. The superlative alocasia comes from the tropical regions of Asia and is also aptly called giant taro and giant-leaved arrowleaf. Its leaves, up to 1 m² in size, are enthroned on an upright stem that is up to 150 cm in size. With these dimensions, an Alocasia macrorrhizos thrives with the largest uncompound leaves of any plant.
How big does an elephant ear get in its homeland?
In its native Asia, an elephant ear grows to400 cmsize. Alocasias are now widespread in all tropical regions of the world. Alocasia with an impressive size of800 cm have already been spotted in the warm, humid climate of the rainforests of Indonesia, Malaysia and New Guinea.
Tip
Alocasia are easy to care for in the right location
Behind the awe-inspiring size of Alocasia lies an easy-care houseplant. The most important premise is a partially shaded location with warm temperatures of around 20° Celsius and high humidity all year round. Keep the substrate constantly slightly moist with low-lime water. From March to October, fertilize weekly with a liquid fertilizer (€6.00 on Amazon). A change of location is not necessary for overwintering.
