A dream plant for lovers of dark foliage. The 'Purple Sword' variety has elongated dark green leaves on top with purple undersides. Also, we love it for its red-tinted stems and the undulation of its leaves. When mature, this plant can reach up to 2 feet in height. Alocasia prefers to be cramped in its pot.
Attention! Risk of toxicity if swallowed. The sap of Alocasias contains oxalic acid - risk of irritation in contact with the skin or eyes.
- Family: Araceae.
- Origin: Southeast Asia.
- Watering:
- Spring - Summer: Allow the surface of the soil to dry between waterings
- Winter - autumn: Allow the soil to dry out by half between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Type of potting soil: Rich and very draining.
- Brightness: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, east or 1 m from a south window.
- Growth: Average.
- Temperature: Warm.
- Between 18 °C and 22 °C
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Cultivated in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
