Alocasia is a genus comprising of more than 70 unique perennial flowering plants. Prominent features of this genus include large-sized attractive foliage and underground rhizomes as the rooting system. Alocasians are cultivated and hybridized on a large scale. This results in a large number of unique cultivars and varieties. These include the famous Alocasia amazonica and the gigantic Alocasia macrorrhizos.
Bright indirect light is ideal for the plant. However, in fierce summers, the plant does well in semi-shade.
All the Alocasias are highly toxic for both plants and animals. The possess no.4 level toxicity. Ingestion may lead to severe reactions and ulceration in the throat and oesophagus. Thus, keep the kids and pets strictly away from your Alocasia Silver.
