Alocasia mickey mouse 10.5cm H20cm

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Pot Size 10.5cm H20cm

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Meet the Alocasia ‘Mickey Mouse’—the whimsical wonder of the garden. With her irregularly variegated green-and-white leaves and unique "ear-like" lobes, she looks like a cartoon character come to life. She’s a rare, funky find that adds a playful splash of color to any collection!

The Formal Name: Alocasia 'Mickey Mouse' (often classified as Xanthosoma sagittifolium 'Variegatum')
The Nickname: Mouse Ears
Roots: A cultivated variegated variety with tropical roots in Southeast Asia.
Natural Vibe: Tropical undergrowth where light is filtered and humidity is high.

Care Guide

Care Guide:

Sunlight: Bright, indirect light is essential to keep her white variegation crisp and bright.

Best Room: A bright kitchen or a well-lit plant corner.

Snacks: A balanced liquid fertiliser every 4 weeks during spring and summer.

Tropical Feels: She’s a humidity fan—aim for 60% or higher to avoid browning on the white patches.

Cosy Factor: Keep it warm (18–25°C). She is very sensitive to the cold!

Thirst: Maintain evenly moist soil. She doesn't like to dry out as much as other Alocasias.

Safety First: Toxic – best kept on a high shelf away from pets and small children.

The Bedding: A well-draining mix with plenty of perlite and orchid bark.

Family Tree: Propagate by dividing the root clump or collecting corms.

Space Needs: Typically reaches about 60–90 cm in height.

Speed: Moderate; her growth depends heavily on consistent warmth and light.

Uninvited Guests: Watch out for spider mites, especially on the underside of the leaves.

Moving Day: Repot every 1–2 years in spring.

Haircut: Snip off any solid green leaves if you want to encourage more variegation.

Fresh Air: A fun and functional air-purifying companion.

Plant Lore: Each leaf is unique—some might be almost all white, while others are mostly green!

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