Alocasia comes from the family Araceae. There are 79 species native to tropical and subtropical Asia to Eastern Australia. The Alocasia scabriuscula is a striking species that features leather-like leaves.

How to care for your Alocasia -

Water: Alocasia need their soil to be moist at all times, do not allow to dry out.

Light: They enjoy bright but indirect sunlight, direct sun can scorch the leaves.

Humidity: They love warmth and humidity, a bathroom or kitchen would be a perfect spot.

Temperature: They prefer warm temperatures about 20 degrees C.

Toxic to cats & dogs? Yes

Air purifying? No