Dragons Breath Alocasia

Dragons Breath Alocasia sounds like a fantasy novel plant, and honestly it looks the part — bold, heavily textured leaves with serious presence. It's one of those alocasias that doesn't need variegation to stand out; the leaf texture and form do all the work.

I like the weird ones, and this qualifies. It's compact, it's dramatic, and it draws the eye in any lineup. I've got this one for sale in a 2.5" pot — a great size to start, since alocasias size up quickly when they're happy. Give it warmth and humidity and it'll take off.

Ships in its nursery pot, packed with care so it arrives looking like it just left the greenhouse. I ship nationwide from Winter Garden, Florida, and orders go out early in the week so your plant never sits in a box over the weekend.

Quick care:

• Light: Bright indirect light.
• Water: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; don't let it sit wet.
• Humidity: Loves humidity — 50% or higher.