Alocasia Heterophyllia Weekly Feature Photos are taken March 6

Photos are taken March 6

Limited availability due to its specific growing conditions and slow propagation rate

VL9 is a relatively recent addition to the Hoya family

arrow-shaped leaves that become more lobed as they mature

Too much direct sun can scorch the variegated leaves

Alocasia Heterophyllia Weekly Feature Photos are taken March 6Alocasia heterophylla is a tropical perennial plant native to the Philippines, specifically found on the islands of Luzon, Mindanao, and Polillo. This species typically grows to about 40 to 50 centimeters in height and features 3 to 5 leaves per plant. The leaves are highly variable in shape, ranging from triangular and arrow shaped (sagittate) to spear shaped (hastate), and can be either peltate (with the petiole attached away from the leaf margin)