Alocasia Watsoniana ‘Lightning’
A shopstopping Alocasia closley related to Alocasia Longiloba but with heart shaped, softer foliage.
Alocasia comes from the family Araceae. There are 79 species native to tropical and subtropical Asia to Eastern Australia. Watsoniana Lightening is a gorgeous rare tropical plant with soft deep green to black leaves and glowing silver veins.Â
How to care for your Alocasia –
Water:Â Alocasia need their soil to be moist at all times, do not allow to dry out.
Light:Â They enjoy bright but indirect sunlight, direct sun can scorch the leaves.
Humidity:Â They love warmth and humidity, a bathroom or kitchen would be a perfect spot.
Temperature:Â They prefer warm temperatures about 20 degrees C.
Toxic to cats & dogs? Yes
Air purifying? No