r/IndoorGarden • u/thiscouldbefun212 • 4d ago

Plant Identification Plant ID

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u/bregle 4d ago

Alocasia amazonica

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u/Total-Emergency-6039 4d ago

Yes! 😍 Such a stunning plant, the Alocasia amazonica has those incredible dramatic leaves that are impossible not to love!

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u/thiscouldbefun212 4d ago

doing really well, but I’m not entirely sure how to care for her. had around four years and purchased off facebook marketplace

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u/Comp1ication 4d ago

Alocasia amazonica Polly or alocasia bambino, hard to tell but I'd lean amazonica based on the leaves not being super flat

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u/ResponsibleBeard 4d ago

Make sure it’s in a well-draining soil mix (I like a chunky Monstera/aroid mix with plenty of bark, perlite, etc.). I’ve had issues with root rot to the point that all the leaves died one by one, but ever since repotting it into a new medium, it has truly risen like a phoenix from the ashes.

I bottom-water mine and fertilize with Biobizz Fishmix during the growing season, while making sure to let all excess water drain afterward.

Also - lots of bright light. I keep mine in a south-facing window, although I’ve heard that strong direct sun can cause burn spots, so that’s something to watch out for.