Alocasia amazonica
€6.90
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Alocasia Amazonica, also known as Alocasia Polly, is a tropical ornamental plant belonging to the Araceae family. It is a cultivar obtained from the cross of Alocasia longiloba and Alocasia sanderiana, famous for its leaves with a scenographic shape.
The plant can almost always present small imperfections on the leaves, even when they have just left the warehouses of our producers. This could also happen to the leaves that the plant will generate in the future.
Sale size: 15cm and Pot 6cm
The photo is for illustrative purposes only.
Characteristics:
- It has large arrow-shaped leaves with wavy edges and well-defined veins.
- The color of the foliage is dark green with light veins, while the lower side can have purple shades.
- It can reach 1 meter in height, making it ideal for indoor environments.
- Flowering is rare in apartments and produces inconspicuous inflorescences.
Cultivation:
- It requires diffused sunlight, avoiding direct sunlight to avoid damaging the leaves.
- It grows best with temperatures between 23 and 28 ° C, but must never fall below 15 ° C.
- It loves humid environments; it is recommended to spray the leaves to maintain the right humidity.
- The soil must be light, fertile and slightly acidic (pH 5-5.5).
- Watering must be regular, avoiding water stagnation that can cause root rot.
- Every two weeks you can fertilize it with fertilizer for green plants.
Dangerousness to animals and humans:
Alocasia Amazonica is toxic. Its juice contains calcium oxalates, which can cause skin irritation and gastrointestinal problems if ingested. It is advisable to handle it with gloves and keep it away from children and pets.
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Alocasia Amazonica, also known as Alocasia Polly, is a tropical ornamental plant belonging to the Araceae family. It is a cultivar obtained from the cross of Alocasia longiloba and Alocasia sanderiana, famous for its leaves with a scenographic shape.
The plant can almost always present small imperfections on the leaves, even when they have just left the warehouses of our producers. This could also happen to the leaves that the plant will generate in the future.
Sale size: 15cm and Pot 6cm
The photo is for illustrative purposes only.
