2” Alocasia 'Lukiwan'
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Care
Care
Bright indirect light
Water when soil is mostly dry
Loves humidity
Alocasia 'Lukiwan' is a rare and visually striking hybrid, created by Indonesian horticulturist Wawan Santoso during his tenure at Chong Lee Nursery in Malaysia between 2001 and 2016. By crossing Alocasia alba with Alocasia sinuata, Santoso combined the elegant form of alba with the textured, metallic leaves of sinuata. The name 'Lukiwan' is a heartfelt tribute, blending 'Luki'—his wife Luki Ani's name—with 'Wan' from his own, reflecting the personal significance behind this unique plant.
This compact Alocasia features glossy, bullate leaves with deep veining and a shimmering green surface, making it a standout addition to any indoor plant collection. Thriving in bright, indirect light and high humidity, Alocasia 'Lukiwan' is well-suited for terrariums or humid indoor environments
Alocasia 'Lukiwa' care:
This elephant ear plant prefers a well draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Allow the soil to dry out about 3/4 of the way before watering, taking care to not let your Alocasia plant sit in excess water for an extended period of time. Provide your Alocasia with plenty of bright indirect light.
Additional information:
Alocasia is a genus of plants in the Aroid family native to many parts of Asia including but not limited to Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Australia.
There are at least 90 officially recognized Alocasia species, with more discovered and properly named every year. Alocasia come in all sizes, from small to large. Jewel types like Black Velvet tend to stay on the bushier, more compact side.
Alocasia are rhizomatous or tuberous and self reproduce from corms.
Alocasia can go dormant during the cooler months, so try to provide your plant with temperatures above 50deg to ensure that they stay happy and healthy during this period.