Alocasia cuprea Red Secret Babyplant

SKU: BJ2091

Category: Foliage Plants

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Delivery time: 3 - 5 Workdays (DE - int. shipments may differ)

4,90 € 7,90 €

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Please note our minimum order value of EUR 10.

Charming Alocasia rarity with metallic shiny leaves

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The red-black leaves of this Alocasia have a striking metallic shimmer, making this rare plant a must-have for many plant lovers. Its coppery sheen gave the plant, which requires a little more attention in care, the scientific name Alocasia cuprea.
Only a small number available!
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that matches the product photos in size, shape and colouring.
• Delivery: in 5cm pot
• Growth type: upright
• Origin: Borneo
• Other names: metallic arrowleaf, red secret, mirror plant, elephant ear, taro

Ben's tips on plant care:

• Position/light requirements: partial sun to partial shade
• Substrate: Ben's Babyplant Soil, Spezial Erde, later Ben's Syngonium & Alocasia Soil
• Temperature: optimum at 22-25° C (summer), 18-20° C (winter)
• Watering: keep moist and water as soon as the top layer of substrate starts to dry, but avoid waterlogging
• Humidity: needs high humidity, place in bathroom or use humidifier
• Nutrient addition: in spring/summer every 4-8 weeks with organic fertiliser. Fertilise moderately with organic liquid fertiliser.
• Repot when the soil is densely rooted.