Which Alocasia variety to choose?

The Alocasia genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and sizes. Here is how the Alocasia Cucullata stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Alocasia Cucullata (this plant): shiny heart-shaped green foliage, smooth and slightly wavy leaves, very robust and easy. Easy green version.
• Alocasia Polly (Amazonica): dark green foliage with silvery white veins, compact habit. Classic graphic version.
• Alocasia Bambino Arrow: compact arrow-shaped foliage with marked veins. Elegant compact version.
• Alocasia Red Secret: burgundy red foliage evolving to green. Spectacular colorful version.
• Alocasia Zebrina: spectacular striped stems, dark green foliage. Decorative stem version.
• Alocasia Wentii: bronze green foliage with purple undersides. Elegant bicolor version.
• Alocasia Lauterbachiana: elegant elongated wavy leaves, upright and airy habit. Elongated graphic version.
• Alocasia Macrorrhiza: huge shiny green leaves, very imposing stature. Giant tropical version.
• Alocasia Gageana California: very large thick leaves with very pronounced veins. Textured XXL version.
• Alocasia Regal Shield: very large shield-shaped leaves with deep purple undersides. Majestic XXL version.

Why choose the Alocasia Cucullata? If you are looking for a robust and easy-care Alocasia with shiny heart-shaped green foliage that tolerates care mistakes, the Cucullata is the perfect choice. It is the easiest variety to start with Alocasias.

Exposure & location

The Alocasia Cucullata enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its shiny bright green foliage. It tolerates partial shade well and adapts to different lighting conditions, making it a very versatile plant.

• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, tolerates low light, avoid direct sun.
• Ideal: living room, office, bedroom, balcony, terrace, or room with window without direct sunlight.
• Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, airy, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: the Alocasia Cucullata is the most tolerant and versatile variety, perfect for beginners and varied spaces.

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate; let the top 2-3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 60-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shiny glow.

The Alocasia prefers a slightly moist but never soggy substrate — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its shiny green heart-shaped foliage and smooth, slightly wavy leaves, the Alocasia Cucullata brings a touch of freshness and vitality to your urban jungle. It creates a lush and soothing focal point.

• To pair with: Monstera, Philodendron, Pothos, Calathea, or other tropical plants to create a lush and soothing urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black, terracotta) or woven basket to highlight the shiny green foliage.
• Atmosphere: perfect as an accent plant in a living room, office, bedroom, balcony, or terrace to add a touch of freshness.

The shiny green heart-shaped foliage creates a lush and soothing effect that brings freshness and vitality to your plant decor.

Verdeia Tips

• Very easy to care for: perfect for beginners and forgetful owners.
• Tolerates care mistakes: the most robust and tolerant variety of Alocasia.
• Versatile: adapts to different lighting conditions and spaces.
• Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
• Enjoy its vigorous growth: the Alocasia Cucullata grows quickly and regularly produces new leaves.

A true tropical gem, the Alocasia Cucullata captivates with its shiny green heart-shaped foliage and exceptional robustness. An easy plant ideal for bringing freshness and vitality to your urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Alocasia cucullata
• Common name: Alocasia Cucullata, Elephant Ear
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
• Adult size: up to 60–80 cm indoors
• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, tolerates low light, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: moderate, let the top 2-3 cm dry out between waterings
• Care: very easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity for animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
• Decorative style: Lush / Soothing / Tropical
• Particularity: shiny green heart-shaped foliage, smooth and slightly wavy leaves, very robust and tolerant, air-purifying plant, very easy to care for, vigorous growth, versatile, perfect for beginners

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The size of the leaves and the density of the foliage naturally vary.