Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux









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Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Variegata' combines giant-taro scale with irregular cream, ivory and green variegation across broad glossy leaves.
Keep it in bright filtered light, warm air and an open aroid mix that drains cleanly after watering. Pale tissue can mark faster than green tissue, so avoid using stronger exposure as a shortcut for appearance.
Add Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Variegata' for bold variegated leaves with real giant-taro presence.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when upper 20–30 % begins to dry, then drain fully
Substrate
Airy variegated-aroid mix with bark, perlite or pumice and coir
Temperature
Ideal: 20–30 °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: 200 cm • Max. spread: 150 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
White-variegated horticultural form of Alocasia macrorrhizos
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Move outside once nights stay above
18°C
Bring under cover below
15°C
Best outdoors in
Covered bright shade, Warm sheltered variegated display
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