Alocasia nobilis
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About
This genus contains many popular ornamental species, and while the article does not focus on a specific species, it notes that the genus *Alocasia nobilis* is a rhizomatous, broad-leaved plant often grown as a houseplant.
Field notes
Morphology
The leaves are large, cordate or sagittate, growing to a length of 20 to 90 cm on long petioles. The flowers are araceous and grow at the end of a short stalk, often hidden behind the leaf petioles.
Cultivation notes
These tropical plants are typically grown as pot plants, but thrive best in a greenhouse environment. They tolerate dim light and cannot withstand direct sunlight. Care requires weekly leaf cleaning, frequent fertilization, and medium to high humidity. They are sensitive to cold winters and dry artificial heating.
Habitat
- Altitude
- Not recorded
- Altitude class
- —
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate