This is known as a Jewel Alocasia.
At this point, the only thing that is unique is the slight variation and the uniqueness of different coloration and texture and foliage formation - the variation is indeed interesting to note whether these are actually different species that is actually from the natural habitat or if they are actually a product of hybrid formed from crossed cultured by nursery owners.
The Care and Cultivation is very similar with Jewel Alocasia specification:
Not too hot that will jade or burn the foliage and not too shaded that the leaves will start to turn yellow and wither away - a bright shade is the most ideal thing for this one.
Medium:
I often find this one grown and cultivated inside a cocopeat and end up killing it when overwatering it. And thus removing the access cocopeat and mix the medium 50% cocopeat with 50% sand to create the fast draining factor for watering purpose.
Overwatering is the main reason why this plant dies - do be very concern about this matter.
Feeding:
I find this is the most important factor - without proper feeding this plant will slowly will loose it leaves - one in a week and eventually goes dormant. It does however have a corm (bulb) that is very important to consider not to overwater it to cause it to go rotting inside the soil. Thus - proper care is required that it won't go dormant and totally lost.
Though - it may go dormant - do make sure it doesn't rot away.
Also I had found with my research the best fertilizer that works for this one is root hormone known as B1 and osmocote fertilizers. I believe seaweed solution too works best. The most important factor is getting the right balance and very much fall in the trial and error factors - it is somehow not a easy plant to cultivate but truly a rewarding one.
Other matters concerning the Care & Cultivation Methods on Watering, Medium and PruningDo refer to the link below:
Introduction to Jewel Alocasia
Introduction to Jewel Alocasia
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