Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Araceae
Alocasia 'Low Rider'
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Alocasia 'Low Rider'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~20–30% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–29 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Upright clumping herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 80 cm • Max. spread: 80 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Horticultural Alocasia cultivar
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Alocasia 'Low Rider'
Alocasia 'Low Rider' is a compact elephant-ear Alocasia with glossy green leaves, wavy margins and a sturdy container habit. It carries broad Alocasia foliage in a lower, denser form for indoor pots.
The leaves are heart- to arrow-shaped and held on thick petioles rising from a clumping base. Its smaller scale is the defining feature: the plant still has wide Alocasia leaves, while the overall habit stays close to the pot.
Compact traits of Alocasia 'Low Rider'
- Growth habit: Low, clumping Alocasia with a broad leaf spread.
- Leaf shape: Heart- to arrow-shaped leaves with gently wavy edges.
- Leaf colour: Glossy green blades with a smooth surface.
- Petioles: Thick stems that hold the leaves above the pot without becoming overly tall.
- Container behaviour: Broad elephant-ear foliage in a smaller indoor pot format.
- Background: Dwarf selection connected with the Alocasia 'Portora' group.
Low-growing elephant-ear habit
Alocasia 'Low Rider' grows from a fleshy base and produces leaves in a dense clump. The wavy margins add movement to the foliage, while the glossy green surface keeps the leaf shape clear even when several leaves overlap.
Its broad leaves and fleshy roots need steady warmth, quick drainage and light moisture around the root ball. A chunky substrate keeps the clump firm without holding stale water around the base.
Care notes for Alocasia 'Low Rider'
- Light: Place in bright indirect light. A steady position keeps the petioles shorter and the leaf spread more balanced.
- Watering: Water when the upper part of the mix begins to dry, keeping the root ball lightly moist and never saturated.
- Substrate: Use a chunky aroid mix that drains fast but does not dry into a hard block.
- Temperature: Keep warm indoors and protect the plant from cold windowsills, cold floors and draughts.
- Humidity: Moderate to higher humidity reduces crisping along the wavy leaf edges.
- Pot balance: A slightly wider pot helps the compact clump sit securely as new leaves expand.
- Feeding: Feed lightly during active leaf production. Reduce fertiliser when growth pauses.
- Rotation: Turn the pot occasionally so the leaves do not all lean toward one light source.
Problems to watch on Alocasia 'Low Rider'
- Limp leaves: Usually linked to a dry root ball or sudden root stress. Check the mix before assuming it needs more water.
- Yellowing: Wet, cool substrate can yellow leaves quickly, especially in dense soil.
- Brown leaf edges: Irregular watering or dry air can mark the wavy margins first.
- One-sided growth: Strong light from only one direction can pull the petioles sideways.
- Pests: Check for spider mites, mealybugs and scale around the undersides and petiole bases.
Safety for Alocasia 'Low Rider'
Alocasia 'Low Rider' is toxic if chewed. The plant contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals, so keep it out of reach of pets and children and wash your hands after handling damaged leaves or roots.
Cultivar background for Alocasia 'Low Rider'
Alocasia 'Low Rider' is a cultivated dwarf selection linked with the Alocasia 'Portora' group.
Alocasia 'Low Rider' keeps broad green leaves close to the pot, with wavy margins and sturdy petioles in a compact clump.
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