Alocasia Ivory Coast is a tuberous plant in the Alocasia genus. This aloe relative has an interesting history and was first named by Robert Brown, who had received it from James Drummond for analysis back in 1825. The long-stemmed green leaves grow up to 20 inches tall when they mature.

Alocasia ivory coast plant is native to Madagascar but also grows in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The alocasia ivory coast plant was first named by the British botanist James Edward Smith when he published his book “An Illustrated History of Plants” in 1873. Alocasia Ivory Coast Plant belongs to a family of plants known as Araceae and is related to the jack-in-the-pulpit, anthuriums, philodendron, and amorphophallus.

The alocasia ivory coast is also known as elephant ear or taro leaf aloe because of its similar appearance to an elephant’s ear and aloe leaf. The alocasia ivory coast is a popular houseplant because of its size, color, hardiness, low maintenance needs, and beautiful appearance. In fact, it was ranked as one of the top three most sought-after indoor plants in America in 2007 by the National Gardening Association’s “Plant of the Year” contest. Aloe vera is a variation of alocasia ivory coast that has a narrower leaf and does not require as much moisture.

Alocasia Ivory Coast like moist, well-drained soils so be careful not to overwater your alocasia ivory coast. This could lead to root rot because the plants will have difficulty absorbing oxygen in wet conditions and may eventually succumb to disease.

Alocasia ivory coast is an indoor plant that requires bright but filtered light. Full sun kills alocasia ivory coast so most alocasias should be in a spot with indirect sunlight or under one of the many new energy-saving compact fluorescent bulbs, such as those made by Phillips (like Daylight). These types of lights provide plenty of light for the alocasia ivory coast.

If you can provide them with at least six hours of direct sunlight, this makes a huge difference on their mood and health. The best way to do that is to have them in an East or West window where they receive the morning sun and then filtered evening daylight from your living room.

Water alocasia ivory coast in moderate amounts. It is best to allow the soil to dry between waterings, but be careful not to let it become too dry or alocasia will lose its leaves and the plant may die.