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Alocasia Azlanii 8cm H12cm

Alocasia Azlanii 8cm H12cm

£18.00 GBP
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Meet the Alocasia Azlanii—the jewel of the underworld. With her metallic, deep purple-to-black leaves highlighted by shimmering pink and red iridescent veins, she looks like she was forged from rare minerals. Compact, moody, and undeniably luxurious, she is the ultimate high-end diva for your indoor plant collection.

  • The Formal Name: Alocasia azlanii
  • The Nickname: Red Mambo
  • Roots: A rare and endangered jewel alocasia endemic to the tropical rainforests of Brunei on the island of Borneo.
  • Natural Vibe: Growing deep within the humid, shaded understory floor among leaf litter and rich soils.

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: She demands bright, indirect light. Direct sun will bleach her metallic iridescence, while low light will turn her muddy.
  • Best Room: A greenhouse display cabinet or a table at eye-level where her purple shimmer catches the light.
  • Snacks: A weak liquid fertiliser formulated for aroids every 4 weeks during spring and summer.
  • Tropical Feels: Extreme humidity lover (65–80%). She will get crispy edges or drop leaves quickly if the air dries out.
  • Cosy Factor: Keep it warm and stable between 18–26°C. She completely abhors sudden temperature drops.
  • Thirst: Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry. She needs to stay damp but hates swimming in stagnant water.
  • Safety First: Toxic – best kept high up and far out of reach from curious paws or little hands.
  • The Bedding: An ultra-chunky, free-draining mix composed of bark, perlite, sphagnum moss, and charcoal.
  • Family Tree: Propagate via corms harvested carefully from the soil layer during repotting season.
  • Space Needs: Stays naturally petite and dwarf-sized, rarely exceeding 30 cm in height.
  • Speed: A highly patient, slow grower that carefully crafts each masterpiece of a leaf.
  • Uninvited Guests: Spider mites are her mortal enemy; check the underside of her dark purple sheets regularly.
  • Moving Day: She despises root disturbance; only repot every 2 years into a snug, high-drainage container.
  • Haircut: Clean her dark leaves gently with a dry or slightly damp soft microfiber cloth to prevent water spots.
  • Fresh Air: A miniature, exotic scrubber that brings absolute prestige and dark elegance to your home.
  • Plant Lore: Named in honor of the Sultan of Perak, Raja Azlan Shah, reflecting its incredibly rare and royal lineage.
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