Alocasia odora ‘Batik’ Rare commonly referred to as the

commonly referred to as the Polka Dot Begonia

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

Pet safe: No—likely toxic if ingested (typical of many cucurbit relatives)Difficulty: Advanced

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

though high-quality municipal water

Alocasia odora ‘Batik’ Rare commonly referred to as theAlocasia 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