This petite Alocasia is rarely found and captivates with its speckled pink stems and silvery leaf veins on the deep green leaves. It is of compact growth and is therefore also suitable for plant collectors with smaller rooms.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that matches the product photos in size, shape and colouring.
• Delivery: in 5,5cm pot
• Growth type: upright
• Origin: Indonesia
• Other names: Elephant ear, Arrow leaf, Taro
Ben's tips on plant care:
• Habitat/light requirements: bright, indirect sunlight.
• Substrate: Ben's Babyplant Soil, special soil, later Ben's Syngonium & Alocasia Soil
• Temperature: optimum at 27° C (day), 16° C (night)
• Watering: keep moist and water as soon as the top layer of substrate starts to dry, but avoid waterlogging
• Humidity: needs high humidity, place in bathroom or use humidifier
• Nutrient addition: in spring/summer every 4-8 weeks with organic fertiliser. Fertilise moderately with organic liquid fertiliser.
• Repot when the soil is densely rooted.
