Just bought this Alocasia which like other Jewel Alocasias I've bought didn't have any ID other than simply "Alocasia". It doesn't have the usual purple on the underside of the leaf. Anyone have any idea which one this is? Thanks.
Jewel Alocasia
Possibly Alocasia chaii? That jewel has nearly completely peltate leaves and looks to have a non-purple underside also.
Here is a link to some pictures. http://www.asiaticgreen.com/MyPhotoArchive_Aroids.htm
That looks like Alocasia rugosa aka Alocasia melo. See my article here:
http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/947/
LariAnn
Aroidia Research
What a beautiful plant. I may have to get in trouble again, LariAnn.....grin
Thanks, that definitely looks like it. The photo shows a close up of the leaf, identical to the one in the article. I'll set it up with lots of stones in the pot like the other Jewels I've got.
