Alocasia cuprea (Grower’s Choice)

Alocasia Cuprea is truly stunning and electric! It originates from tropical climates in Asia, like many Alocasias. The leaves are a deep red almost purple tint and the focal point because they look like jewels, which is why they are called Jewel Alocasia or Red Secret.
 
How To Grow: Alocasia Cuprea likes medium indirect light. Do not put in direct sun, or it will scorch the leaves. You have to be careful with light exposure on the leaves. The stunning leaves of the Alocasia Cuprea are prone to yellow from sitting in direct sun, so be careful to avoid leaf bleaching or damage.
 
Alocasia Cupreas like a chunky and airy potting mix; coco coir, perlite, orchid bark. Check out our plant accessories for the ideal potting medium. Give it humid temperatures (60%-80%) and do not expose it to extreme cold, or it may go dormant. They like their soil to be moist, but not wet, or you will cause root rot.
 
You will receive the plant shown or a very similar one.
 
To keep Alocasias pest-free, keep them healthy by watering on schedule when the potting medium dries out, keeping a humid environment, and fertilizing when needed (ideally summer through fall.