Alocasia odora ‘Batik’ Rare this Calathea is surprisingly easy

this Calathea is surprisingly easy to care for—especially in coastal climates—and adds moody elegance to any indoor space

commonly referred to as the Polka Dot Begonia

• Ideal temperature: 65-76 °F / 16-24 °C

though high-quality municipal water

Soil: Extremely well-draining cactus/caudiciform mix with added pumice or perlite

Alocasia odora ‘Batik’ Rare this Calathea is surprisingly easyAlocasia odora Batik is a cultivar of Alocasia odora selected for its striking vein patterning, which resembles the intricate designs of batik textile art. The foliage is broad, glossy, and a soft shade of green, overlaid with creamy white veins that branch and intersect like a hand drawn map. While it shares the general growth habit of its parent speciesupright, elephant ear style foliage and thick petiolesBatik is especially admired for the contrast