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Alocasia Cuprea

Red Secret

Alocasia Cuprea Red Secret
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Care Information

  • Site

    The plant will do well on a windowsill out of direct sunlight, or a well lit shelf. Avoid radiators. 

  • Temperature

    It does not tolerate cold very well at all, so it's best to keep it above 15C. 

  • Water

    It's important not to over-water, as this is the main cause of failure for this plant. Make sure the compost is totally dry before soaking completely. Moderation is absolutely key. 

  • Feeding

    Feed once every second watering during the growing period (late spring to midsummer) with a weak feed solution. 

  • Tip

    If the light is too strong, the leaves can become 'burnt' and lose their colour.

Alocasia Cuprea

Red Secret

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Also known as Elephants Ear, this shiny iridescent plant originates from Borneo and first became commercially available in Hawaii. 

For many years, it was pretty rare and something of a collectors item for plant enthusiasts. These days, it's very common and easily accessible. In a terrarium, it stands out for the sheer black, purple, green and red gloss of its leaves and the way they shimmer and change based on the angle of viewing. 

A teriffic house plant for a warm room with lots of indirect sunlight. 

 

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  • Alocasia Cuprea Red Secret

Self Watering Container?
These plants are also available ready potted in one of our self watering containers (see container pictures below)... the price includes the plant, self watering system and container. All the plants will arrive all potted up with the self watering system installed, just unpack it and enjoy!

Already got a plant pot?
We also sell self-watering systems, which will fit into your pre-existing plant pot!

Self Watering Container?
These plants are also available ready potted in one of our self watering containers (see container pictures below)... the price includes the plant, self watering system and container. All the plants will arrive all potted up with the self watering system installed, just unpack it and enjoy!

Already got a plant pot?
We also sell self-watering systems, which will fit into your pre-existing plant pot!

Care Information

  • Site

    The plant will do well on a windowsill out of direct sunlight, or a well lit shelf. Avoid radiators. 

  • Temperature

    It does not tolerate cold very well at all, so it's best to keep it above 15C. 

  • Water

    It's important not to over-water, as this is the main cause of failure for this plant. Make sure the compost is totally dry before soaking completely. Moderation is absolutely key. 

  • Feeding

    Feed once every second watering during the growing period (late spring to midsummer) with a weak feed solution. 

  • Tip

    If the light is too strong, the leaves can become 'burnt' and lose their colour.

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