Alocasia Balloon Heart is a unique Alocasia with inflated, heart-shaped leaves that appear almost balloon-like. Its glossy green foliage and compact habit make it a stunning indoor tropical plant.
Full Botanical Name: Alocasia Balloon Heart
Common Names: Balloon Heart Alocasia
Country and/or Region of Origin: Southeast Asia
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Tropical forests with bright, filtered light and rich, well-draining soil.
Care Guide
Care Guide:
Light: Bright, indirect light preferred.
Ideal Room: Humid rooms or greenhouses.
Feeding: Diluted liquid fertilizer every 2–4 weeks during growth.
Humidity: High, 60–80% ideal.
Ideal Temperature: 18–28°C (65–82°F).
Watering: Keep soil moist; reduce watering in winter.
Pet/Child Safe: Toxic if ingested.
Soil Type: Well-draining tropical mix.
Propagation: By division.
Eventual Height and Spread: 60–90 cm tall indoors.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Pests and Treatment: Spider mites, aphids, mealybugs.
