About trees
Alocasia 'Serendipity Variegated' is a trade name for a variegated Alocasia in the rhizomatous Araceae group. The genus is generally characterized by prominent shield- or arrowhead-shaped leaves held on upright petioles from the base, with veins that add dimension to the leaf surface. For this entry, the interest lies in the green-and-pale pattern suggested by Variegated, but the pattern may differ from leaf to leaf. Treat it as foliage with variation between shoots and growing conditions rather than expecting the same color placement on every plant.
Choose a bright location without intense direct sun on the leaf blades, because this Alocasia group suits indirect light, warmth, and humid air. Use an airy growing medium mixed with gravel or another material that creates air spaces. Water when the upper layer has dried by about one finger's depth and empty any water left in the saucer. During a season or period when growth stops, reduce watering and withhold fertilizer until new growth appears. Variegated leaves have less green tissue in some areas, so avoid both very dark positions and sudden exposure to strong sun.
