What kind of environment is suitable for Alocasia flower to grow in

Other names for Alocasia flower

Alocasia flower has several common names, such as Henyutou, Langduhua, Yeyutou, Shanyutou, Dagenyu, Dachongyu, Tianyu, Tianmeng. When used as an ornamental plant, it is called Dishui Guanyin, because if the environmental humidity is too high, water will drip from its broad leaves. Its flower is a spadix inflorescence, with a large green spathe outside, spreading into a boat shape, like the seated image of Guanyin.

Growth habits of Alocasia flower

Alocasia is a perennial herb with broad leaves. In northern China it needs to overwinter indoors, while in the south it can grow in the open field. The corm and leaves can be used medicinally, but they are poisonous, and the leaf sap will cause poisoning if it enters the mouth. What is called Alocasia in Taiwan, China refers to calla lily.

Geographical distribution of Alocasia flower

Alocasia flower is mainly found in central-southern, western to southeastern Yunnan, in tropical rainforests and wild banana forests at an altitude of 200-1100 m. It is also found in Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, Jiangxi, Guangxi, Guangdong and coastal islands, and Fujian, Taiwan, China.

Abroad, it is distributed in Bangladesh, northeastern India (Khasi Hills), Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand to the Philippines.

Flower language of Alocasia flower

White Alocasia given to classmates and friends has the flower language of "youthful vitality"; yellow Alocasia given to close friends has the flower language of "noble friendship"; orange-red Alocasia symbolizes love, please give it to the person you admire, because its flower language is "I like you". The appearance of Alocasia is simple and pure, and the white Alocasia is especially fresh and delicate. The flower language of Alocasia is very beautiful: pure, happy, elegant, and pure love. Alocasia itself also represents sincerity, simplicity, purity, and inner elegance.