A specimen that reaches 1m, the stalks are bluish-black with paper medium-green leaves beautifully marked with irregular areas of pale chartreuse, gray beneath with translucent colored blotches. The color is beautiful with a camouflage like pattern of dark and light greens and yellows.
Water every 4-7 days when top 1" of soil is dry. Alocasia are water loving plants but never the plant sit in soggy soil.
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth. By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
Once the foliage has completely wilted, cut down the last stems and store the pot in a cool place (between 15 and 18 degrees Celsius) and away from the light.
The warmer, the better, for caladium houseplants. Aim for 70 degrees Fahrenheit, if possible, as that is the temperature at which tubers begin to grow. Keep the humidity as high as is practical.
Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. Caladium 'Hilo Beauty' is a small growing plant that seldom reaches 1m in height. This camouflage-looking plant has heart-shaped olive green leaves, with an irregular pattern of cream and lime green spots. Used as ornamental foliage, interiorscape, indoor plant, container planting or simply as houseplants.
