Alocasia gagaena 'California'
4.8 out of 5 (5 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
About Alocasia gagaena 'California'
Alocasias, commonly known as Elephant Ears, are some of the most common houseplants although their leaves can reach enormous sizes when grown outdoors! 🐘 They typically only support a few leaves at a time (more, when they get more sun!) so don't be concerned if you see an old leaf begin to retire after a new one emerges. They grow out of underground corms which are similar to bulbs, so next time you repot keep an eye out for baby Alocasias! They contain calcium oxalate crystals so be sure to keep them out of reach if you have children or pets! ⚠️
Taxonomy
Alocasia gagaena 'California'
Alocasia
Araceae
Alismatales
Also known as
Dwarf Elephant Ear, California Upright Elephant Ear, Alocasia gageana 'California', Alocasia odora 'California', Alocasia odora 'California and Alocasia california
How to care for Alocasia gagaena 'California'
How often to water your Alocasia gagaena 'California'
every 9
Alocasia gagaena 'California' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Alocasia gagaena 'California' in your home
a window
Alocasia gagaena 'California' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Alocasia gagaena 'California' in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Alocasia gagaena 'California'
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Alocasia gagaena 'California' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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The leaves over flopping over and dying, why ? #GiantTaro
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I just repotted her in coco, perlite, bark mixture. She has some dying leaves but no root rot. She has one good leaf left. Should I cut the dying leaves or wait till fully dead?
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Just a proud plant mom showing off her baby boy, Ray-Ray, the Alo-Stingray 😁🪴. I know it shows his name as “Oscar” but I decided to change it 😁. I have him outside in a very well lit but not direct sun area outside and he’s pushing out a new leaf so I’ll take that as a win 🏆
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Help! New plant Hello I just repotted and purchased this beautiful baby. It has been on my list forever. I picked it out with this leaf curl, should I be concerned?
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My plant is starting to have wilted leaves that are drooping. Is this normal? I’ve had it for 1 month
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Leaves are discolored & dying I bought this plant a couple of weeks ago I'm following the water schedule, but I have a few leaves that are discoloring and dying. I think it's in shock as it was outside the store for a few when I bought it! Any suggestions or advice?
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I purchased this plant a week or so ago, it looked fairly well, this is what my plant looks like today, what has gone wrong.
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How can I fix the leaves curling?! #BlackVelvetAlocasia
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Losing leaves fast How sensitive is this plant to light? I have it under a grow light. It is growing a new leaf but in the process over the past month, I’ve lost five leaves with only two healthy now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated . #AlocasiaPolly
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My #Alocasia Pink Dragon has bloomed! I have had alocasias bloom before, but usually, they are all white. I’ve never seen one like this! The top is neon orange, which my camera can’t seem to pick up, lol. It’s just fascinating and I wish I could stare at it all day 😍🥳🪴 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #AlocasiaAddicts #Blooming #FloweringPlants #GregGang #AlocasiaPinkDragon #babevila
Care Summary for Alocasia gagaena 'California'
Alocasia gagaena 'California'
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 5
Fast grower 4
Browns easily 1
06/15/2021
I got this for 10 dollars at Lowe’s and I love it so much it’s my first “big plant”
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
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