4” Alocasia Hilo Beauty
Care
Bright indirect light
Water when soil is mostly dry
Loves humidity
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Alocasia Hilo Beauty (Caladium praetermissum) is known for its stunning white speckled variegated leaves.
These plants can grow quite large if planted outside, but if kept confined in a pot they will stay a manageable size and be perfect as an indoor plant. Alocasia Hilo Beauty are technically a Caladium but are often advertised as an Alocasia due to its previous taxonomic classification as an Alocasia.
Alocasia Hilo Beauty care:
Provide your new plant with bright indirect light and allow it to dry out slightly 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
This Hi-lo beauty arrived thirsty but well packaged for such a delicate plant.
I was pleasantly surprised when I opened this play. The leaves are so gorgeous and the texture is amazing. Easily one of my favorite plants. Fast shipping and packaged well!! I just place my second order I was so pleased!!
Plant arrived healthy, big and beautiful. She is already growing a new leaf!
Complete in love with her!!!! Beautiful big leaves and no damage. I got this plant in January so packaging is amazing.
