Which Alocasia variety to choose?

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

• Alocasia Gageana California (this plant): very large thick leaves with very pronounced veins creating an embossed texture, wavy edges, majestic habit (80 cm). XXL textured version.
• Alocasia Regal Shield: very large dark green shield-shaped leaves with deep purple undersides, imposing habit (90 cm). Majestic XXL version.
• Alocasia Macrorrhiza: huge shiny green leaves, very imposing habit (120 cm). Giant tropical version.
• Alocasia Dragon Scale: thick foliage with silver veins resembling dragon scales (25 cm). Compact textured version.
• Alocasia Wentii: bronze green foliage with purple undersides (60 cm). Elegant bicolor version.
• Alocasia Lauterbachiana: elegant elongated wavy leaves (65 cm). Elongated graphic version.
• Alocasia Zebrina: spectacular striped stems, dark green foliage (55 cm). Decorative stem version.
• Alocasia Cucullata: shiny heart-shaped green foliage, robust (50 cm). Easy green version.
• Alocasia Polly (Amazonica): dark green foliage with silvery-white veins, compact habit (40 cm). Classic graphic version.
• Alocasia Bambino Arrow: compact arrow-shaped foliage (40 cm). Elegant compact version.

Why choose the Alocasia Gageana California? If you are looking for an imposing Alocasia with very large thick leaves featuring very pronounced veins creating a spectacular embossed texture, the Gageana California is the perfect choice. It is an impressive centerpiece for large spaces.

Exposure & location

Alocasia Gageana California enjoys bright indirect light to maintain its vibrant dark green foliage and pronounced veins. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright location for vigorous growth.

• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight.
• Ideal: living room, office, entrance, large spaces, 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 Gageana California is an imposing plant that needs space to spread its large majestic leaves.

Watering & maintenance

• 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: appreciates 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 large leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their embossed texture and shine.

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

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its very large thick leaves and very pronounced veins creating a spectacular embossed texture, the Alocasia Gageana California brings a touch of sophistication and an impressive architectural presence to your urban jungle. It creates a majestic and refined focal point.

• To pair with: Monstera, Strelitzia, Ficus, Philodendron, or other large tropical plants to create a lush and imposing urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: matte ceramic decorative pot (white, gray, black, terracotta) or large woven basket to highlight the majestic foliage.
• Atmosphere: perfect as a centerpiece in a living room, office, entrance, or large space to add a touch of sophistication.

The very large thick leaves with very pronounced veins create a spectacular effect that brings sophistication and architectural presence to your plant decor.

Verdeia Tips

• Provide bright indirect light: to maintain its vibrant dark green foliage and pronounced veins.
• Regularly wipe the large leaves: to preserve their spectacular decorative pot texture and shine.
• Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
• Avoid drafts: the Alocasia is sensitive to temperature changes.
• Enjoy its vigorous growth: the Alocasia Gageana California grows quickly and produces new spectacular leaves.

A true tropical gem, the Alocasia Gageana California captivates with its very large thick leaves with very pronounced veins creating a spectacular decorative pot texture. A majestic centerpiece ideal for bringing sophistication and architectural presence to your urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Alocasia gageana 'California'
• Common name: Alocasia Gageana California, Elephant Ear
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø21 × H80 cm
• Adult size: up to 100–150 cm indoors
• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sun
• Watering: moderate, let the top 2-3 cm dry out between waterings
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity for animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
• Decorative style: Majestic / Imposing / Sophisticated
• Particularity: very large spectacular thick leaves, very pronounced veins creating a decorative pot texture, elegant wavy edges, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, vigorous growth, majestic habit

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the decorative pot texture and the density of the foliage naturally vary.