The Alocasia 'Appaloosa Gold' Variegata is a rare and highly prized variety for its bright and unique foliage. Its green leaves are marbled with magnificent golden-yellow to cream shades, creating a spectacular variegated effect. Its elegant habit and color contrast make it an ideal collector's plant to bring a tropical and bright touch to an interior. Alocasia prefers bright light and being pot-bound. To promote its growth, it is recommended to keep its potting mix slightly moist and to fertilize it regularly.
Warning! Risk of toxicity if ingested. Alocasia sap contains oxalic acid - risk of irritation if it comes into contact with skin or eyes.
- Family: Araceae.
- Origin: Tropical regions of Southeast Asia
- Watering:
- Summer: Keep the soil slightly moist
- Autumn - Winter - Spring: Allow the soil to dry slightly on the surface between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Type of potting mix: Rich and very well-draining.
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Light: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, east or 1m from a south-facing window.
- Growth: Medium.
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Temperature:
- Never below 16ᵒC.
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May go dormant if conditions are cool or low light.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
