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Alocasia sarawakensis
Sarawak Alocasia
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Alocasia sarawakensis Morphology
About Alocasia sarawakensis
Alocasia sarawakensis is a large-growing Bornean species with broad, dark green, glossy leaves on a robust upright stem, the true wild-type species, distinct from the popular 'Yucatan Princess' cultivar bred from it. It is a substantial architectural plant at maturity, well suited to collectors with the floor space for a large specimen rather than a compact tabletop Alocasia.
Native Range
Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Clarify with the seller whether the plant is true species sarawakensis or the derived 'Yucatan Princess' cultivar
- Consider mature size before buying; this species eventually becomes a substantial floor plant
- Check the corm/base is firm, not soft or mushy
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Alocasia sarawakensis
4-8 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Corm offsets can be separated once rooted; mature stems can also be sectioned with a node.
Care Guide
Alocasia sarawakensis Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Chunky, well-draining aroid mix: 40% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark, 10% horticultural charcoal.
Water when the top 3-5 cm of substrate is dry.
60-80% preferred for the largest leaves.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks during active growth.
Every 12-18 months, sizing up as the plant grows; this species eventually needs a substantial pot.
Common Problems
Slow growth or small leaves
Insufficient light or a pot too small to support mature growth
Provide bright indirect light and repot as the plant outgrows its container
Confused with 'Yucatan Princess' at purchase
Yucatan Princess is a cultivar bred from this species and the two are sometimes conflated by sellers
Confirm with the seller whether the plant is the true wild-type species or the Yucatan Princess cultivar
The Species Behind Yucatan Princess
Most people encounter this species' genes secondhand through 'Yucatan Princess' without realising the true wild-type sarawakensis is a distinct, and genuinely impressive, large-growing plant in its own right, well worth seeking out for anyone with the space for it.
Also in: Giant Tree Forms
Large-leaved species that develop trunks over time and can exceed 2m indoors given the space.
