4" Alocasia macrorrhiza 'Appaloosa Gold' variegated
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Care
Care
Bright indirect light
Water when soil is mostly dry
Loves humidity
Alocasia macrorrhiza 'Appaloosa Gold' variegated is a newly patented variegated plant out of South Florida! This particular cultivar is said to be fairly disease and pest resistant!
This Alocasia can grow up to 10-15' in their natural habitat, though as an indoor plant you will find that they won't grow much taller than 5'.
The colorful variegation pattern on these Alocasia macrorrhiza 'Appaloosa Gold' variegated is out of this world! It's common for them to put out a highly variegated leaf and then the next might be green. Truly wonderful plants that will always keep you on your toes wondering, "What will the next leaf look like?"!
Alocasia macrorrhiza 'Appaloosa Gold' variegated care:
This plant prefers a well draining soil rich in organic matter. Allow your new plant to dry out between watering.
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.
Customer Reviews
Came in beautifully wrapped and healthy. The white was browning when received but it’s typical for the whites as they lack chlorophyll. I’ve received weeks ago & it’s thriving! It’s already had 2 new leaves since! I would definitely purchase another. The variegation on these are beautiful.
Plant arrived safely, packaging is pro, on top of that Plant is beautiful and healthy. Im happy to shop at canopy and have few of waiting list plants.
So glad to hear it! Excited for you to snag those wishlist plants too!