Alocasia odora ‘Batik’ Rare Soil: Extremely well-draining cactus/caudiciform mix

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

A high-quality indoor potting soil amended with perlite

though high-quality municipal water

Be cautious while handling the Ghost Cactus

Alocasia odora ‘Batik’ Rare Soil: Extremely well-draining cactus/caudiciform mixAlocasia 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