{"product_id":"alocasia-stingray-12cm-h45cm-nsf0000845","title":"Alocasia Stingray 12cm H45cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Alocasia ‘Stingray’—the aquatic illusionist. With her broad, wing-like leaves and that unmistakably long, whip-like tail, she looks like a school of stingrays gliding through your living room. Unique, playful, and undeniably striking, she’s here to turn your space into a tropical underwater-themed wonderland.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Formal Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Stingray'\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elephant Ear Stingray\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e An unusual cultivar derived from the giant Alocasias of Southeast Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Vibe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thriving in the heat and high humidity of tropical forest clearings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c!--split--\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e She loves bright, indirect light. If she’s too far from a window, her \"tails\" will lose their distinctive shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Room:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright, spacious living room where she has space to spread her \"wings.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e A heavy feeder during summer! Use a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical Feels:\u003c\/strong\u003e She craves high humidity (60%+) and appreciates a pebble tray or humidifier nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosy Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it tropical (18–27°C). If it gets too cold, she might go into a winter dormancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThirst:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy. She doesn't like her soil to dry out completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eToxic\u003c\/em\u003e – best kept out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bedding:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich, moisture-retaining but well-draining mix—a blend of peat, perlite, and bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Propagate via division of the underground rhizomes or by growing from corms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e She can grow quite large, potentially reaching 1 metre in height indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast grower that can produce massive, spectacular leaves in just a few months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUninvited Guests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mealybugs and spider mites can sometimes be found in the crevices of her stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Day:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repot every year to accommodate her fast-growing root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHaircut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim away yellowing bottom leaves to keep her looking sharp and focused on new \"wings.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Air:\u003c\/strong\u003e Her massive leaf surface makes her an elite air-purifying plant for your home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Lore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Her unique shape is often associated with the fluid, graceful movement of the ocean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Emm's Plant House","offers":[{"title":"12cm H45cm","offer_id":57264240492808,"sku":"NSF0000845","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1339\/9560\/files\/IMG_1217.jpg?v=1776517557","url":"https:\/\/www.emmsplanthouse.co.uk\/products\/alocasia-stingray-12cm-h45cm-nsf0000845","provider":"Emm's Plant House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}