What Are The Metaphysical Properties of Alocasia?

Do house plants hold magical properties?

This whole month of February, we’ll be exploring house plants and what their metaphysical properties are…

Alocasia is the first one in our House Plant Magic Series.

Known as Amazonian Alocasia also known as elephant ear, it’s a tropical plant from Southeast Asia, commonly seen on rainforest floors. Sometime’s called Alocasia Polly or African Mask plant.

How many of you have tropical houseplants that are kind of small and then you go to FL or somewhere down south and see all of your houseplants huge, like gigantic!!

And you’re like, wow, I didn’t you could get that big!

Mythologicaly it’s been suggested that the tree can reach to the heavens.

Likened to the beanstalk in the famous children’s story of Jack And The Beanstalk.

Embodying the spirit of adventure and the idea of seizing the unknown…

Symbolizes resilience and an ability to thrive in adversity!

Also embodies that feeling of seizing the moment and opportunities when they come up, even if they’re risky, holding that sense of adventure within.

Persevering in the face of challenges…

It's diversity can be a reminder to us of how to be adaptable through the changes in our life.

Often associated with strength through it’s vigorous nature.

Elephant Ear plants are considered connected with the water element, symbolizing intuition, healing, emotional wellness, etc.

Representing personal growth and improving the self.

The shape of the leaves symbolizing love and empathy…

The dark green color representing abundance and prosperity.

In African folklore, it is believed that they are connected to our ancestors possessing mystical qualities providing the bridge between spiritual and physical realms

With their cleansing properties, their known to clear negativity providing a sense of harmony, protection and peace.

Feng Shui Practitioners advise that placing them in the southeast corner of a room will enhance abundance in your finances and success in your life!

Warding off negative energy and providing protection in sacred spaces and your home.

It ranks high in plants that are air purifying, so it doesn’t just have metaphysical properties to it, but it’s actually good for us physically, too!

Open the door to your spirituality…