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Alocasia gageana
Gageana Alocasia
Quick Facts
Morphology
About
Alocasia gageana is a compact Southeast Asian species with narrow, glossy dark green leaves and a tidy clumping growth habit, making it a manageable choice for collectors without space for the genus's larger species. It has given rise to colour-form selections including a yellow-gold Aurea variant, but the plain green wild-type species remains an underrated, easy-to-place option in its own right.
Native Range
Malaysia
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Check the corm/base is firm, not soft or mushy
- Confirm at least one healthy leaf or visible growth point
- Inspect for spider mites on leaf undersides, a common Alocasia pest
Propagation Guide
Growing More Plants
2-4 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Clumps naturally and can be divided at the base once offsets have their own roots.
Care Guide
Growing Conditions
Chunky, well-draining aroid mix: 40% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark, 10% horticultural charcoal.
Water when the top 3-4 cm of substrate is dry.
55-75% preferred.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks during active growth.
Every 12-18 months, or when the clump crowds the pot.
Common Problems
Sparse, thin leaves
Insufficient light
Move to brighter indirect light
Spider mites
Low humidity and dry air
Increase humidity and inspect leaf undersides regularly
The Base Species Behind the Aurea Form
Gageana tends to get overshadowed by its own golden Aurea colour form, but the plain green species is a perfectly good compact, clumping Alocasia in its own right — narrow, glossy leaves and a tidy habit that doesn't demand much space.