Alocasia cuprea

Growing Information

Temp: below 45°F plant may go dormant

Light: 65%-73% shade, likes high light, but will do reasonably well in 80% shade

Soil: aerated mix containing bark, coarse perlite and peat moss

Mature Height: 15-18"

Pot Size: 8-10"

Hardiness: Zone 9

Major Pests: Mites
(Control: Avid, Pentac, and Kelthane)

Diseases: Alternaria, Botrytis Blight, Anthractnose, Phytophthora/Pythium Rot, Rhizoctonia Root and Stem Rot, and Xanthomonas Blight

Origin: Island of Borneo

An outstanding dwarf variety of Alocasia with glistening, metallic copper, shield-like leaves resembling burnished metal. Other distinctive features are the raised midrib and primary lateral veins and the channeled areas between the main surface veins. The lower leaf surface is a rich purple. The leaves are 10-14” long by 6-8” wide.

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