This Alocasia is a collector's item that stands out for its arrow-shaped, dark green leaves with very prominent silver veins. Its variegation features shades of pink, creamy white, and sometimes mint green. Each leaf has a unique pattern, making each specimen different. Its compact, upright growth makes it a remarkable plant for rare-foliage enthusiasts.
The Alocasia prefers bright light and being snug in its pot. To promote growth, it is recommended to keep the potting mix slightly moist and apply fertilizer regularly.
💡 Note
Alocasias may naturally lose an old leaf when they produce new growth. A single yellow leaf is therefore not necessarily a sign of a problem. 🌿
Caution! Toxic if ingested. Alocasia sap contains oxalic acid—contact with the skin or eyes may cause irritation.
- Family: Araceae.
- Origin: Southeast Asia
- Watering:
- Summer: Keep the potting mix slightly moist
- Autumn - Winter - Spring: Allow the top of the potting mix to dry slightly between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Potting mix: Rich and very well-draining.
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Light: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, east, or 1 m from a south-facing window.
- Growth: Moderate.
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Temperature :
- Never below 16°C.
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May enter dormancy if conditions are cool or low-light
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items all differ and may contain irregularities.
