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Tenielle Jordison

How to care for an alocasia – 3 tips plant experts swear by to encourage luscious growth

Care for an alocasia.

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.

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