Alocasia Cuprea

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
3. Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Alocasia cuprea is a species of plant in the genus Alocasia native to Borneo.
• This species derives its name, cuprea, from the unusual coppery appearance of the leaves, which are up to 24 inches long.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• This plant needs a well-draining soil mix to keep it as happy as possible.
• A mix with orchid bark, perlite, and premium soil mix is the best.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Use an All-Purpose Houseplant food such as NPK 20-5-10 diluted to half strength every other time you water.
• Do not fertilize during the winter when the plant is dormant.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• It prefers indirect light.
• It can tolerate some direct light but avoid hot midday sun or the leaves will scorch.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• On average, you'll be watering your Alocasia cuprea plant two to three times a week.

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