Alocasia Low Rider

🪴 Skill Level: Needs love - has a few more requirements

🌤 Location: Prefers bright indirect light

📏 Grows up to: 70cm

Nursery Pot Size: 17 cm

Air Purifier? Mild impact on air quality

Minimum plant height: 50cm

Grows up to: 70cm

Stems per pot: 1

Child / Pet Safe: Toxic if eaten

Humidity: Regular misting is beneficial (daily is best)

Top Tip: Once in a while, pop it outside when it's raining so the leaves get cleaned off

Alocasia ‘Low Rider’ is a compact, easygoing variety of Alocasia known for its broad, heart-shaped leaves and short, sturdy stems. Unlike its taller relatives, this plant stays low to the ground, making it perfect for smaller spaces or tabletop displays. The deep green foliage has a leathery texture and a slightly rippled edge, giving it a bold, architectural look despite its modest size. It thrives in bright, indirect light and appreciates high humidity, though it tends to be more tolerant of average indoor conditions than many other Alocasia varieties.

One of the standout features of the Low Rider is its manageable growth habit. While many Alocasias can become quite large and demanding, the Low Rider remains under control, rarely exceeding 80cm in height. It's an ideal choice for plant lovers who want the tropical look without constant upkeep. Like most Alocasias, it benefits from consistent watering and well-draining soil, but it should never be left sitting in water. Occasional leaf loss is normal, especially when adjusting to a new environment, but with stable conditions, it will continue to push out new, lush growth.