Is Alocasia longiloba Miq. rare?

Alocasia longiloba Miq. is classified as Rare. Availability is described as Low. It originates from S. China to W. & Central Malesia and is considered a Wild Species collector specimen.

Where can I buy Alocasia longiloba?

Alocasia longiloba (Alocasia longiloba Miq.) can be found on eBay UK, specialist aroid nurseries, and private collector groups. Aroid Atlas tracks live UK market prices to help you pay a fair price.

What light does Alocasia longiloba Miq. need?

Alocasia longiloba Miq. requires Medium to Low (Shaded). As a species from S. China to W. & Central Malesia, it thrives in conditions that replicate its natural forest habitat.

What humidity does Alocasia longiloba Miq. need?

Alocasia longiloba Miq. prefers High humidity. Maintaining adequate humidity is important for healthy leaf development and preventing tip browning.

Is Alocasia longiloba Miq. easy to care for?

Alocasia longiloba Miq. is rated as Moderate difficulty. It has a Moderate growth rate. It is best suited for collectors with experience growing rare tropical aroids.

Alocasia longiloba

Wild Species

££ · UncommonLowS. China to W. & Central Malesia

Market Analysis

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Morphology

leaf ShapeElongated sagittate to hastate with narrow posterior lobes

leaf LengthVaries, typically long

leaf WidthVaries, typically narrow

petiole ColorGreen (inferred from illustration)

venationProminent pale venation

textureSlightly metallic on adaxial surface

variegationNone

growth HabitTerrestrial, self-heading, no climbing stem

About

Alocasia longiloba is a terrestrial aroid native to the humid tropical forests of Southern China and Western and Central Malesia. It thrives in shaded, moist sites, typically growing in rich, organic soil. This species is characterized by its upright and arching petioles and elongated, sagittate to hastate leaves with prominent pale venation and an acute sinus. Alocasia longiloba is a terrestrial plant with no climbing stem, arising from a fibrous corm-like base.

Climate Profile

OriginS. China to W. & Central Malesia

HumidityHigh humidity

TemperatureWarm tropical

LightMedium to Low (Shaded)

FamilyAraceae

GenusAlocasia

Retail Price

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Market Trend

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How prices are calculated: The AA Price uses global eBay sold listings (primarily US market) converted to GBP at the live exchange rate — trimmed mean (removing top and bottom 20%) for a fair-value guide. Falls back to UK retail average when auction data is unavailable.

Quick Facts

growth HabitTerrestrial, self-heading

mature SizeMedium

lightMedium to Low (Shaded)

humidityHigh humidity

temperatureWarm tropical

difficultyModerate

growth SpeedModerate

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