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Alocasia Reticulata 10.5cm H15cm

Alocasia Reticulata 10.5cm H15cm

£27.00 GBP
£27.00 GBP
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Meet the Alocasia ‘Reticulata’—the geometric marvel. With her elongated, heart-shaped leaves and a network of dark veins that look like a digital web or fine lace, she’s the high-tech hero of the aroid world. Graphic, rare, and undeniably sleek, she’s here to turn your plant shelf into a futuristic jungle.

  • The Formal Name: Alocasia zebrina ‘Reticulata’
  • The Nickname: Lace-Leaf Alocasia
  • Roots: A rare and beautiful cultivar native to the humid forests of Southeast Asia.
  • Natural Vibe: Living in the shaded, warm undergrowth where her patterned leaves help her blend in with dappled light.

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: She loves bright, indirect light. Too little light and she’ll lose her sharp vein contrast.
  • Best Room: A bright, humid bathroom or a feature shelf in a well-lit living room.
  • Snacks: A balanced liquid fertiliser every month during the active growing season.
  • Tropical Feels: High humidity is essential (60%+ is ideal). Use a humidifier if your air is dry.
  • Cosy Factor: Keep it warm (18–27°C). She’s very sensitive to sudden temperature drops and cold drafts.
  • Thirst: Water when the top inch of soil is dry. She likes to stay evenly moist but never sitting in a swamp.
  • Safety First: Toxic – best kept on high shelves away from curious paws.
  • The Bedding: Needs a chunky, airy aroid mix with orchid bark and perlite for excellent drainage.
  • Family Tree: Propagate via corms or by dividing the rhizome during spring repotting.
  • Space Needs: Upright and elegant, typically reaching about 60–90 cm in height.
  • Speed: A moderate grower that rewards stability with frequent new leaves.
  • Uninvited Guests: Watch for thrips and spider mites in the crevices of her textured veins.
  • Moving Day: Repot every 1–2 years into the next size up; she likes her roots to have a bit of room.
  • Haircut: Gently wipe those patterned leaves with a damp cloth to keep the "network" visible and dust-free.
  • Fresh Air: A sleek air-purifying plant that adds a modern, architectural edge to your home.
  • Plant Lore: Her name "Reticulata" refers to the beautiful net-like (reticulate) pattern of her deep green veins.
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