Alocasia longiloba 'Purple Vein'
Alocasia longiloba 'Purple Vein' is a striking foliage houseplant with long, arrow-shaped leaves in deep green, highlighted by contrasting pale markings and distinctive purple-toned veins. Its elegant, elongated foliage and upright habit give it a dramatic, architectural appearance.
Best grown in bright, indirect light, 'Purple Vein' enjoys warm, humid conditions and evenly moist compost. Its unusual colouring makes it an excellent statement plant for shelves, plant stands or grouped tropical displays.
- Other names: Elephant Ear, Long-lobed Alocasia
- Useful to know: Toxic if ingested - keep away from pets and children
- Feature: Elongated dark green leaves with contrasting markings and distinctive purple-toned veining
- Care: Alocasia can go dormant over winter and may temporarily lose leaves
- Eventual height: Can grow to approximately 60-90cm indoors
- Origins: Cultivated form of Alocasia longiloba, native to tropical Southeast Asia
Alocasia Care Sheet
Light: Needs bright but indirect light, as strong full sun will scorch the foliage. The leaves turn toward the light so rotate the plant to prevent it leaning
Water: Requires regular watering to keep the soil moist, but not saturated. As a rainforest plant it is used to growing in damp conditions. Browning leaf edges are a sign of underwatering, and water droplets on the leaf tips indicate the plant sweating out excess moisture, called guttation. Reduce watering if this occurs
Soil/Nutrition: Well-draining houseplant compost mix, feed monthly in spring and summer
Humidity: Enjoys regular misting, or a pebble tray to replicate the humid rainforest environment
Pruning and propagation: Dust the leaves to help keep the plant in top condition. Trim off faded leaves to keep neat. Can be propagated by rhizome division of the corms in spring and summer
Experience Level: Moderate
-
EAN code8720858193205
- Brand
- Pot Size10.5cm
- Care LevelModerate
- Light LevelsBright but Indirect
Uniheat 40 Hour Shipping Warmer
The Uniheat 40 Hour Shipping Warmer is an air-activated heat pack designed to help protect plants, flowers and other temperature-sensitive products from cold conditions during transportation. Providing warmth for up to 40 hours, it is ideal for shipping tropical houseplants, tropical fish, corals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and live foods.
Uniheat shipping warmers are disposable, single-use heat packs that generate warmth when exposed to air, without the need for batteries or electricity. They are widely used by professional shippers, importers and hobbyists to help maintain safer temperatures during cold-weather deliveries.
Shipping Warmer Contents: Iron powder, water, activated carbon, vermiculite, wood powder and salt.
Ordering houseplants during colder weather? Add a Uniheat 40 Hour Shipping Warmer to your basket before checkout to provide extra protection for your plants during transit.
Write a review about "Alocasia longiloba 'Purple Vein'"
We want to know your opinion! Write a review about the product “Alocasia longiloba 'Purple Vein'” and get a chance to win a National Gardening Gift Voucher of £25!
