Alocasia Sarian

PLANT INFO

Alocasia Sarian is a sizable houseplant great for any indoor space. This stunning centerpiece has an airy stem and leaf structure. It has a tropical look with forest, dark green leaves, and the tiger-striped stems.

Native to the rainforests of South Asia, this plant will thrive in warm, humid environments. It needs regular water in summer and spring, whereas little water works great in winter. It also needs bright sunlight with partial shade for optimum growth.

The Alocasia belongs to the Arum plant family with more than 70 varieties that are native to the tropical or subtropical regions of Asia and Australia. These plants create a bold, tropical atmosphere in any landscape or indoor garden.

This plant forms the leaves as part of the stems rather than at the end of the stems. It is a hybrid of two Alocasias, Alocasia Zebrina and Alocasia Micholitziana. It is named after an agriculture journalist Zac B. Sarian from the Philippines.

Because of the huge, pointy leaves, this plant is also known as the Elephant Ears.

Interestingly this plant is also called African Mask due to its resemblance to the mask in African culture.

When grown in warm climates throughout the year, this plant can grow up to 12 ft high. Whereas in colder climates, it mostly grows 5 to 6 ft tall.