Alocasia loco *Grower’s Choice*

Alocasia ‘Loco’ was introduced by Deroose Plants in Florida and first appeared at the Tropical Plant International Expo in 2010. Believed to be a hybrid of A. sanderiana and A. longiloba ‘Watsoniana’, likely arising as a mutation of Alocasia ‘Mandalay’ (itself linked to ‘Polly’), it largely disappeared from cultivation before being reintroduced through tissue culture in 2023. It forms a compact plant with triangular leaves, ruffled margins, and sharp white veining over deep green. The combination of its undulating edges and silvery venation gives it a distinct look compared to smoother jewel types, while its smaller size makes it well suited to tighter growing spaces.