Alocasia ‘Watsoniana’ grows arrow-shaped leaves of deep green with silvery veins and pale undersides, a compact upright plant that brings tropical texture to a shelf or side table without demanding much floor space.

Bright indirect light from a window, water when the top inch of soil dries, and mist weekly or set the pot on a pebble tray to keep humidity up; these plants sulk in cold air and dry rooms.