Origin
The Alocasia gageana 'California', also known as the 'Californian Elephant's Ear', originally comes from Southeast Asia. This tropical plant thrives in a humid, warm environment. In their natural habitat, they grow in the understory of the jungle, where they are protected from direct sunlight.

Characteristics
The Alocasia gageana 'California' is a noticeable plant due to its large, shiny, arrow-shaped leaves growing on robust stems. The leaves are deep green in colour and often marked with light veins. The plant can grow up to a height of one and a half metres, but the growth process is relatively slow. It rarely produces flowers, and when it does, they are rather inconspicuous.

Care
The Alocasia gageana 'California' requires particular care to flourish. As it's a tropical plant, the soil should stay moist, but not too soggy to prevent root rot. The plant also needs a lot of indirect light, yet direct sunlight can burn the leaves. Finally, regular feeding and high humidity contribute to optimal growth. Regularly spraying with water can increase the humidity around the plant.