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Alocasia Venom 8cm H12cm

Alocasia Venom 8cm H12cm

£57.00 GBP
£57.00 GBP
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Meet the Alocasia ‘Venom’—the Marvel-inspired mutant. With her narrow, dark leaves and elongated, aggressive tips, she’s the high-tech, anti-hero of the plant world. Fierce, graphic, and undeniably rare, she’s here to claim the spotlight and prove that sometimes, the mutation is the masterpiece.

  • The Formal Name: Alocasia 'Venom' (a mutant of Alocasia Amazonica)
  • The Nickname: The Symbiote Plant
  • Roots: A rare and modern mutation characterized by extremely narrow, "venomous-looking" foliage.
  • Natural Vibe: A collector's dream, requiring high-humidity environments to mimic its tropical ancestry.

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: Requires bright, filtered light. Her dark pigments help her absorb light efficiently, but direct sun is a no-go.
  • Best Room: A greenhouse cabinet or a dedicated grow space with controlled conditions.
  • Snacks: A monthly dose of balanced fertiliser at half-strength during the growing season.
  • Tropical Feels: High humidity is essential (70%+). She’s sensitive to dry air, which can lead to brown tips.
  • Cosy Factor: Keep her warm (18–27°C). Protect her from any sudden temperature drops or drafts.
  • Thirst: Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry. Use filtered water at room temperature for the best results.
  • Safety First: Toxic – contains irritants; handle with care and keep away from pets.
  • The Bedding: Requires a very airy, chunky aroid mix with plenty of drainage material.
  • Family Tree: Best propagated from corms; however, as a mutant, she is quite rare to find.
  • Space Needs: Stays compact and architectural, reaching about 30–50 cm in height.
  • Speed: A slow to moderate grower. Each new leaf is a major event for a collector.
  • Uninvited Guests: Watch closely for spider mites, which can hide easily in her narrow foliage.
  • Moving Day: Repot every 2 years or when the roots fill the pot. She likes fresh substrate.
  • Haircut: Minimal pruning; her sharp, unique silhouette is her best feature.
  • Fresh Air: Adds a dramatic, moody edge to your air-purifying indoor jungle.
  • Plant Lore: Named "Venom" because her pointed shape and dark tones evoke the flowing, organic form of the famous comic book character.
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