Yesterday, while I was out and about picking up materials to build a trellis for a giant Monstera Deliciosa, I found an Alocasia Odora 'Batik.' So, in typical plant hoarding fashion, I brought it home. Obviously. I then compared it to the Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Dawn' - here's what I found.

Everyone wants an Albo, but I’m currently "babysitting" ours. It’s the question I get most often, and the answer is usually: "Not yet." It's why she's listed on the site but with some heavy disclaimers.

Stop using "Leaf Shine" sprays. They’re the "fast food" of plant care—looks good for a second, but it’s toxic long-term. Think of like that shiny film the drive-thru car wash sprays on your tires. Sure, they glisten, but they also attract every piece of dirt and road debris anywhere near your tire.