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Alocasia Longiloba Silver 10.5cm H15cm

Alocasia Longiloba Silver 10.5cm H15cm

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Arrow-shaped leaves with bold silver veining on a compact, sculptural plant suited to bright, humid rooms.

  • Full Botanical Name: Alocasia longiloba ‘Silver’
  • Common Names: Silver Longiloba
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: SE Asia
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Shaded rainforest floor with high humidity and airy soils

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Bright, indirect
  • Ideal Room: Humid bathroom/greenhouse
  • Feeding: Little-and-often during growth
  • Humidity: 60–80%
  • Ideal Temperature: 20–28°C (68–82°F)
  • Watering: Moist, not waterlogged
  • Pet/Child Safe: Toxic to cats & dogs (insoluble calcium oxalates). Humans: contact/ingestion irritant; wear gloves. Reptiles/Amphibians: avoid exposure. Sources: ASPCA (Alocasia) and RHS warnings.
  • Soil Type: Bark/perlite-rich aroid mix
  • Propagation: Division
  • Eventual Height and Spread: 40–70 cm; 30–50 cm
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Pests and Treatment: Mites—humidify & treat
  • Repotting: 1–2 yearly
  • Pruning: Remove yellowing leaves
  • Air Purification: Light benefit
  • Folklore: Arrowheads for protection
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