Alocasia 'Loco'

Loco Alocasia

Cultivar SelectionRare Cultivar
£££ · RareLowCultivated selection
Loco Alocasia

Morphology

leaf ShapeOvate with deeply scalloped, undulate margins
leaf Length25-50 cm
leaf Width18-35 cm
petiole ColorGreen
venationPronounced pale veins following scalloped outline
textureGlossy, deeply puckered surface
variegationN/A
growth HabitUpright from compact corm base

About

Alocasia 'Loco' is a compact, sculptural cultivar derived from tropical Alocasia ancestry of Southeast Asia, selected for its dramatically undulate, puckered leaves with deeply scalloped margins and a bold, glossy dark green surface. Upright petioles arise from a corm-like base, supporting leaves with pronounced pale veins that trace the scalloped outline with architectural precision. The distinctive puckered leaf form — the feature that earns it the name 'Loco' — gives the plant an almost ruffled, animated presence that stands out immediately in any collection.

Climate Profile

OriginCultivated selection
HumidityHigh humidity (65-80%)
Temperature18-27°C
LightBright indirect light
FamilyAraceae
GenusAlocasia

Market Analysis

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£80 – £300
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Field Notes · Vol. 112 June 2024

Going Loco for Texture

The name says it all. Alocasia 'Loco' produces leaves with a level of surface drama that most aroids simply don't attempt — the blade is simultaneously scalloped at the margins, puckered across the surface, and traced with bold pale veins that follow every undulation. It reads as compact and architectural but also somehow frenetic in energy, which is presumably the inspiration for the name. Like most cultivated Alocasia it benefits from warm, humid conditions and a well-draining mix, and it rewards consistent care with rapid production of new, equally dramatic leaves.

Written at AroidAtlas research station— Aroid Aaron

Quick Facts

growth HabitCompact corm-forming upright
mature SizeSmall to Medium (30-60 cm)
lightBright indirect light
humidityHigh humidity (65-80%)
temperature18-27°C
difficultyIntermediate
growth SpeedModerate
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