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Alocasia Zebrina

Alocasia Zebrina | Reticulata,Variegata & Zebrina Tiger Care Guide

Alocasia Zebrina is stunning tropical vegetation and serves as exotic ornamental beauty indoors and outdoors. Unlike other Alocasias, the highlight of the plant is not the foliage but the striking zebra-like striped stems or petioles. Zebrina Alocasia features the iconic…

Ctenanthe Setosa Compact Star | Calathea Setosa

Ctenanthe Setosa Compact Star | Never Never Plant Care Tips

Ctenanthe Setosa Compact Star is a splendid clump-forming house plant exhibiting long striped, lush green, and striking variegated foliage. The distinctive Setosa Compact Star, also known as the Never-Never plant, is native to Brazil and an eye-catching member of the…

Alocasia Cucullata| Chinese Taro plant

Alocasia Cucullata | Chinese Taro Care & Propagation Guide

The Araceae family includes many fascinating houseplants, and Alocasia Cucullata is one of them exhibiting radiant, tropical foliage. It is a dazzling and evergreen beauty with a compact growth habit, making it suitable for smaller places to create a harmonious…

Alocasia Cucullata | Chinese Taro Care & Propagation Guide

Alocasia Macrorrhiza (Giant Taro) | Elephant Ear Plant Care

Alocasia Macrorrhiza is a remarkable beauty, featuring extravagant, colossal glossy green leaves with prominent midrib and ruffled edges. It is most commonly known as Giant Taro or locally named as Badiang, but it’s also called by several other names, including…

phiodendron propagation - in water, soil, leca & more

Philodendron Propagation | In Water, LECA , Soil & More

The addition of charming and endearing indoor plants trailing along shelves or hanging off a windowsill is always refreshing and soothing. That is why people opt for ornamental house plants that emit a positive and sensational tropical jungle vibe and…

alocasia wentii | new guinea shield plant

Alocasia Wentii ‘New Guinea Shield’ Care Guide

Hello, Dear Gardeners, You will find many exquisite Alocasia plants, and Alocasia Wentii is one of the stunning foliage plant. Pant lovers cherish many plants from the Araceae family, but Alocasia Wentii is adored for its huge, thick, glossy dark…

Alocasia Bisma | Care Guide for Alocasia Platinum

Alocasia Bisma | Care Guide for Alocasia Platinum

Araceae is among the most famous families of indoor ornamental plants worldwide, and Alocasia Bisma is a distinguished member of this family. It is also commonly known as Emerald Dragon Scale and Alocasia Platinum. This nature’s bounty has beautiful vibe-emitting,…

alocasia baginda dragon scale - jewel alocasia care

Alocasia Baginda Dragon Scale | Jewel Alocasia Care

Greetings Alocasia Lovers!! Are you a staunch plant lover and looking for something exclusive and elegant? Then no need to search for anything other than Alocasia Baginda Dragon Scale- an exquisite Jewel Alocasia. This spectacular Alocasia plant is adored for…

Ctenanthe Burle Marxii Amagris

Ctenanthe Burle Marxii Amagris | Never Never Plant Care

Ctenanthe Burle Marxii Amagris is a fascinating, eye-catching plant that originated in Brazil. It is a memeber of the Marantaceae family, and its close relatives include the prayer plant, Calathea, and Stromanthe. This plant is sometimes go by the trade…

Alocasia Macrorrhiza, Giant Taro plant

Alocasia Macrorrhiza Variegata | Elephant Ear Plant Care

Alocasia Macrorrhiza Variegata is a striking beauty exhibiting gigantic, variegated foliage marbled with tones of light green and white blotches. Macrorrhiza Variegata is a herbaceous and evergreen beauty, highly popular in interior design for homes, indoors and outdoors. Moreover, its…

Alocasia Calidora | Elephant Ear (Persian Palm)

Alocasia Calidora | Elephant Ear (Persian Palm) Care

Araceae Family has many gorgeous, attractive-looking, and ornamental indoor plants; Alocasia Calidora is one of them. Alocasia Calidora is a cultivar featuring large ruffled-edged attractive, lush green leaves. Owing to large foliage got the name ‘Calidora’ Elephant ear. These large…

Ctenanthe Setosa 'Grey Star' Care

Ctenanthe Setosa ‘Grey Star’ Care and Propagation Guide

Are you a plant parent who struggles with Calatheas and wants an ornamental plant that is forgiving and exhibits the same striking beauty as stunning Calatheas? Look no further! Ctenanthe (pronounced te-NANTH-ee) Setosa ‘Grey Star’ of the Marantaceae family is…

Alocasia Portodora(Elephant Ear) Care Guide

Alocasia Portodora (Upright Elephant Ear) Care Guide

Alocasia Portodora or Portora is an adorable plant with its lush, glossy green tropical leaves, and inviting look. Its alternate name, Upright Elephant Ear plant, refers to its upward-pointing scalloped leaves on thick green stems. Southeast Asian tropical rainforests are…

Ctenanthe Oppenheimiana Giant Bamburanta Care Guide

Ctenanthe Oppenheimiana | Giant Bamburanta Care Guide

Ctenanthe Oppenheimiana (Never Never Plant) is a bushy perennial plant found mainly in tropical forests in Northeast Brazil. It also goes by the trade name Ctenanthe’ Compactstar’. This herbaceous plant with variegated leaves belongs to Marantaceae (Prayer plant family). It is…

Alocasia Black Velvet | Alocasia Reginula Care

Alocasia Black Velvet | Alocasia Reginula Care & Propagation Tips

Alocasia family has so many exotic plants, but Alocasia Black Velvet stands out among all because of its stylish appearance ,texture and compact growth habits. It exhibits contrasting silver veins which are prominent over dark leaves with a velvety background. This…

Alocasia Melo | Alocasia Rugosa Care

Alocasia Melo | Alocasia Rugosa Care and Propagation Tips

In the Alocasia plant series, our today’s plant is a Jewel Alocasia the stunning Alocasia Melo. There are many exotic plants in the Alocasia genus, but Alocasia Melo differs from all because of its rugged textured leaves. The plant features…

Alocasia Cuprea (Mirror Plant ) | Red Secret Alocasia

Alocasia Cuprea (Mirror Plant ) | Red Secret Alocasia

The Alocasia Cuprea is a well-loved and breathtaking member of the spectacular Jewel Alocasias- a collection of dwarf Alocasias ideal as ornamental plants for table tops and small indoor spaces. The intriguing glossy and thick oval foliage with a copper-metallic sheen of Alocasia Cuprea makes it…

Alocasia Jacklyn Care

Alocasia Jacklyn Care and Propagation Guide

Alocasias have many gorgeous, ornamental indoor plants, but Alocasia Jacklyn is the most beautiful large-leafed tuberous plant with profoundly lobed and arrow-shaped foliage. This striking beauty will light your environment with its vibrant green leaves and contrasting blackish-green veins. This…

Alocasia Maharani (Gray Dragon)

Alocasia Maharani (Gray Dragon) – A Hybrid Alocasia

Hello amazing plant parents! Today, we will discuss everything about a remarkable hybrid Alocasia Maharani.  There are many exquisite Alocasia hybrid plants, but Alocasia Maharani is unique. This beautiful creation is known by many names, such as Grey Dragon. The…

alocasia polly- african mask plant care tips

Alocasia Polly- African Mask Plant Care Tips

Greetings, Gardening Family… Are you looking for a beautiful and eye-catching indoor plant for your home? I must say you cannot go wrong with the Alocasia Genus, especially with its beautiful cultivar plant Alocasia Polly. It has all its parent…