Alocasia Chantrieri Alocasia Chantrieri is a beautiful unique variety of Alocasia. These beautiful Alocasias have dark purple/red undersides with Emerald green classic elephant eared leaves with Silver veins. Alocasia have a lovely vintage vibe as they were extremely popular in homes during the 1950\’s! How to care for your Alocasia – Water: Alocasia need their soil to be moist at all times, do not allow to dry out. Light: They enjoy bright but indirect sunlight, direct sun can scorch the leaves. Humidity: They love warmth and humidity, a bathroom or kitchen would be a perfect spot. Temperature: They prefer warm temperatures about 20 degrees C. Toxic to cats & dogs? Yes Air purifying? No