Alocasia cucullata

Semi-evergreen tuberous species. Ovate, glossy green leaves with elongated and pointed apex, supported by very long petioles, up to 1 m. Inflorescences with light cream spathe not exceeding the leaves. Native to Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Indochina, Taiwan and China. In nature it grows along water courses and in fields often in places disturbed by human presence. Not hardy. It prefers moist and humus-rich soils and a semi-shaded position. Regular watering in summer but less watering in winter. Potted plant 12 cm.