A plant highly prized for its unique foliage shape. Its large, green, arrow-shaped leaves are irresistible. Its stem also has a variegated pattern that makes this plant even more intriguing. At maturity, it can reach up to 1.20 m in height. It prefers to be kept small in its pot.
Caution! Risk of toxicity if swallowed. Alocasia sap contains oxalic acid - risk of irritation if it comes into contact with skin or eyes.
- Family: Araceae.
- Origin: Southeast Asia.
- Watering:
- Spring - Summer: Allow the soil to dry slightly on the surface between waterings.
- Fall - Winter: Allow the soil to dry out by half between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Type of soil: Rich and very draining.
- Brightness: Moderate.
- Orientation: West, East or 1 m from a south window.
- Growth: Average.
- Temperature: Hot.
- Between 18 °C and 20 °C.
Pot diameter: 10 cm and 15 cm.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
