Alocasia gageana 'California' housewarming Avoid overwatering and don’t rush

Avoid overwatering and don’t rush to repot — Snake Plants enjoy being root bound

Trailing stems are clothed in rich green leaves

Control growth by cutting stems when required

This Alocasia zebrina boasts distinctive tiger-striped stems and arrow-shaped leaves

Water sparingly

Alocasia gageana 'California' housewarming Avoid overwatering and don’t rushImpressively large leafed Dwarf Elephant plant which deserves a beautiful spot in your home. Commonly known as Elephant Ears or Taro, Alocasia are native to the tropical rainforests of Asia and Eastern Australia. The root system of Alocasia consist of tuberous rhizomes which store a huge amount excess water and nutrients. For this reason, Alocasia are more prone to overwatering in the UK and the compost should be carefully checked between waterings.