- Light
- bright indirect; direct sun scorches the leaves
- Water
- keep evenly moist but never soggy; wants high humidity and may drop leaves and go dormant in winter. That is normal, not death
- Toxicity
- toxic to dogs, cats and horses (ASPCA, listed as Alocasia spp.): insoluble calcium oxalates cause oral irritation, pain and swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Also poisonous to people (NC State Extension, medium severity); the sap can irritate skin
Toxicity confirmed against ASPCA Animal Poison Control; NC State Extension Plant Toolbox.
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