Toronto's best Alocasia Calidora 10-inch indoor houseplant from Chive Plant Studio, featuring large, broad green leaves extending outward from a central stem, sits in a black plastic grower's pot. Perfect for a living room and offices it thrives by a northeast or south-facing window, with the white background emphasizing the vibrant color and texture of its expansive leaves.
Close-up of the large, glossy green leaves of the Alocasia Calidora in a 10-inch pot, with pronounced veins. The air-purifying leaves are broad and have an arrowhead shape, showcasing a vibrant, healthy texture. The image focuses on the detailed surface and rich color of this indoor gardening favorite.
A large Alocasia Calidora from Chive Plant Studio, featuring broad, wavy leaves in a white 10-inch pot, is set against a clean white background near a northeast-south facing window. The plant's tall, vibrant foliage stands out prominently, making it an exquisite addition to any living room or office.
A close-up image of a large, glossy green Alocasia Calidora leaf with prominent veins gleams in the frame. The heart-like shape and pointed tip create a striking appearance, while two overlapping leaves partially visible in the foreground add depth. The smooth, vibrant texture highlights the plant's air-purifying properties, making it perfect for indoor gardening with its 10-inch pot size.
A close-up image of a large, glossy green Alocasia Calidora leaf with pronounced veins. The heart-shaped structure and smooth surface showcase a vibrant, healthy green color. Smaller portions of similar air-purifying leaves are partially visible on the edges, making it ideal for indoor gardening enthusiasts with the 10-inch pot.
An Alocasia Calidora from Chive Plant Studio, featuring large, glossy green leaves, sits in an antique gold ocean plastic 10-inch pot against a white background. The broad leaves look healthy and vibrant, making it an ideal addition to any living room.
Close-up of a large, vibrant green Alocasia Calidora leaf in a 10 Inch Pot, with prominent veins radiating from the central stem. The surface of this air-purifying leaf appears glossy and smooth, reflecting light. Smaller portions of similar leaves can be seen partially at the edges of the image.
An impressive Alocasia Calidora from Chive Plant Studio, featuring large, broad green leaves, stands against a white background. The plant is housed in a simple, round, silver 10-inch recycled plastic pot. Ready for delivery in Toronto and the GTA.
A potted Alocasia Calidora from Chive Plant Studio with large green leaves stands against a plain white background. The broad leaves have a slightly glossy texture, and the simple pot has a muted gray finish. Ideal for a north, east, or south-facing window, it adds vibrant greenery to any room.
Close-up of a large, bright green leaf from the Alocasia Calidora 10 Inch Pot with prominent veins. The glossy, heart-shaped leaf showcases deep ridges and a slightly wavy edge. Known for its air-purifying qualities, this indoor gardening favorite has other leaves partially visible around it.
Toronto's best Alocasia Calidora 10-inch indoor houseplant from Chive Plant Studio, featuring large, broad green leaves extending outward from a central stem, sits in a black plastic grower's pot. Perfect for a living room and offices it thrives by a northeast or south-facing window, with the white background emphasizing the vibrant color and texture of its expansive leaves.
Close-up of the large, glossy green leaves of the Alocasia Calidora in a 10-inch pot, with pronounced veins. The air-purifying leaves are broad and have an arrowhead shape, showcasing a vibrant, healthy texture. The image focuses on the detailed surface and rich color of this indoor gardening favorite.
A large Alocasia Calidora from Chive Plant Studio, featuring broad, wavy leaves in a white 10-inch pot, is set against a clean white background near a northeast-south facing window. The plant's tall, vibrant foliage stands out prominently, making it an exquisite addition to any living room or office.
A close-up image of a large, glossy green Alocasia Calidora leaf with prominent veins gleams in the frame. The heart-like shape and pointed tip create a striking appearance, while two overlapping leaves partially visible in the foreground add depth. The smooth, vibrant texture highlights the plant's air-purifying properties, making it perfect for indoor gardening with its 10-inch pot size.
A close-up image of a large, glossy green Alocasia Calidora leaf with pronounced veins. The heart-shaped structure and smooth surface showcase a vibrant, healthy green color. Smaller portions of similar air-purifying leaves are partially visible on the edges, making it ideal for indoor gardening enthusiasts with the 10-inch pot.
An Alocasia Calidora from Chive Plant Studio, featuring large, glossy green leaves, sits in an antique gold ocean plastic 10-inch pot against a white background. The broad leaves look healthy and vibrant, making it an ideal addition to any living room.
Close-up of a large, vibrant green Alocasia Calidora leaf in a 10 Inch Pot, with prominent veins radiating from the central stem. The surface of this air-purifying leaf appears glossy and smooth, reflecting light. Smaller portions of similar leaves can be seen partially at the edges of the image.
An impressive Alocasia Calidora from Chive Plant Studio, featuring large, broad green leaves, stands against a white background. The plant is housed in a simple, round, silver 10-inch recycled plastic pot. Ready for delivery in Toronto and the GTA.
A potted Alocasia Calidora from Chive Plant Studio with large green leaves stands against a plain white background. The broad leaves have a slightly glossy texture, and the simple pot has a muted gray finish. Ideal for a north, east, or south-facing window, it adds vibrant greenery to any room.
Close-up of a large, bright green leaf from the Alocasia Calidora 10 Inch Pot with prominent veins. The glossy, heart-shaped leaf showcases deep ridges and a slightly wavy edge. Known for its air-purifying qualities, this indoor gardening favorite has other leaves partially visible around it.

Alocasia Calidora 10 Inch Pot

Elephant's Ear Alocasia indoor houseplant
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Welcome the botanical rebellion with Alocasia, indoor insurgents prepared to rock your world. Bright light is a must, but beware overwatering – soggy roots are a fashion faux pas they won't tolerate! With air-purifying talents, they'll freshen your space quicker than a comedy set. Propagate for more mischief, pot them up with flair, and brace for a leafy adventure – Alocasia, rule-breakers of indoor gardening and shining stars of your decor show!
Plant Care Overview
  • Care Level: Med Range
  • Light: Bright indirect light (but can range from shade to full sunlight)
  • Water: When top 2” of the soil is dry
  • Pet Friendly: Not Fido or Mittens Approved
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Our plants come in the standard nursery pot unless you opt for one of our snazzy Chive pots. Keep in mind, each plant is a unique snowflake—size, shape, and quirks may vary. We do our best to deliver a plant that resembles the online glam shot and will thrive in your home, but perfection is a tall order.
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For fourteen bucks, we'll deliver your new leafy friend across Toronto—cheaper than therapy, pricier than a TTC fare. Or schlep to our Queen West shop, where the air is thick with oxygen and the quiet desperation of millennials seeking purpose through plant parenthood.

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Alocasia

Pro Indoor Plant Care Tip

Alocasias are stunning plants that benefit from regular care. Protect their beauty by inspecting leaf undersides for signs of spider mites. A simple, proactive routine of wiping leaves with soapy water keeps these magnificent plants healthy and thriving. Your attentive care ensures a vibrant Alocasia display.

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Indoor Plant Care Guide:

How to take care of your Alocasia

These stunning divas crave bright indirect light, high humidity, and moist (but not soggy) soil. Water when the top inch feels dry, and mist regularly to avoid leaf tantrums.

Warning: Alocasias love attention almost as much as they love making you question your plant parenting skills.

Care Level: Skilled (Moderate)

My therapist suggested I care for a plant to boost my self-esteem. "It's moderately easy," she said, "just a smidge more demanding than a goldfish." I once had a goldfish that faked its own death to escape me, so this wasn't exactly comforting. The plant came with instructions to water on a "regular schedule," as if I had any concept of regularity in my life. I've set more alarms for this chlorophyll-filled drama queen than I have for my own meals. It's been alive for three days now. I'm starting to suspect it might be plastic.
Sun Light: Indirect

Lucky you! Your plant gets to play vampire - no direct sun gazing allowed, darling. But don't worry, it's not a total recluse. Early bird or night owl? Both work! For the drama queen in your plant, try a sheer curtain filter - très chic. Most homes are basically plant paparazzi-free zones anyway. Just find that sweet spot where your leafy diva can bask in the limelight without getting a sunburn. Bright, indirect light is the plant equivalent of perfect mood lighting. Your peace lily will be living its best life, sans sunglasses!
Light: Bright

Your plant's got a taste for the spotlight. A swanky window sill or a VIP stool next to the window? Perfect! It's like a front-row seat to the sun's daily show. Blinds or no blinds? Well, that depends on how much of a sun worshipper your green diva is. Just remember, darling, these leafy celebrities are real attention seekers - they'll literally grow towards the light. It's like they're trying to get closer to their adoring fans. Who knew plants could be such drama queens, right? But hey, give them their 15 minutes of fame, and they'll flourish!
Water: When fully dry

Wwhat a delightful little water connoisseur you've got there! This green gem prefers its soil on the drier side - think of it as a spa day for roots. A week between drinks is usually perfect, but who doesn't love a bit of flexibility? Just keep an eye out for those adorable droopy leaves - that's your plant's charming way of saying "Hydration, please!" Brighter spots might make it a tad thirstier, while shadier nooks turn it into a water-sipping master. Remember, a touch of thirst keeps your leafy friend robust and thriving. Happy plant, happy life!
Humidity: High

Aren't these leafy divas just living their best tropical fantasy? A daily mist is their version of a luxury spa treatment - talk about high maintenance! If you're feeling fancy, why not throw in a personal humidifier? It's like a full-time butler for your plant's atmospheric needs. Don't fret if you can't keep up with their humidity demands though. They won't dramatically wilt away, but they might sport some fashionably crunchy leaf edges - think of it as the plant equivalent of a bad hair day. Embrace the drama, darling!
Interaction with Pets: Caution

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Introducing Alocasia

Imagine stumbling through the steamy jungles of Borneo, swatting at mosquitoes the size of small birds, when suddenly - BAM! - you're face-to-leaf with a plant that looks like it's auditioning for a B-movie about alien invasions. Welcome to the world of Alocasia, the drama queen of the plant kingdom.

This leafy diva, part of the illustrious Arum family, has been strutting its stuff in South-East Asian rainforests since before humans figured out that berries were edible. With 79 species in its lineup, it's like Nature's own botanical variety show. Some of these green glamazons can reach a towering four meters - perfect for those who've always dreamed of living in the shadow of a houseplant.

But here's the kicker: while modern folks are busy fawning over its exotic looks, our ancestors 28,000 years ago were eyeing it for dinner. That's right, this tropical supermodel has been moonlighting as a side dish since the Stone Age. Talk about a plant with a past!

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