House plant

Caladium?

I bought this as Calathea "Hilo beauty" That is what the tag on the pot says. Everybody on the internet calls it Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty'

Then I read:
This species has been misidentified by the horticultural trade as Alocasia 'Hilo Beauty'. The correct name should be Caladium praetermissum.

Pretty confusing.

Yes, I thought so. This plant has been reclassified quite a few times over the years, but it's presently known as Caladium praetermissum 'Hilo Beauty'.

It's a stunner! It's commonly called the 'Stunning Mottled Elephant Ear' over here (even though it's not classified as a Colocasia or an Alocasia any more). The leaves can get quite huge.

Thank you for your comment Bushbernie.(Sorry for "mispronouncing" your avatar name before)

You're welcome. No apology needed about the avatar name.

That's a lovely, lush leaf on this one, Klahanie. Lovely variegation.

Thank you Kate, we were surprised how tall and how big leaves it developed as I bought it originally in 4 inch pot.....but we both love it.

That is a beauty Klahanie...the markings are so clear and distinctive.

I am happy that you like it Julia.