Alocasia Illustris

What is this plant?

is a dramatic Colocasia esculenta variety with a deep purple and black hue that both catches the eye with its singularity and provides a backdrop for bright blooms to shine. If you’re looking for a large show-stopping plant for a pond garden or a consistently wet area of your landscape, Illustris is for you! Plus, it is adaptable as a houseplant and the tubers can be overwintered so you can enjoy its beauty year after year.
It is one of good choice in indoor ornamental plant.


Product Detail

Product Tags

Item#: In-vitro Ex-vitro Plant Plugs bare rooted Pot plants
Variety Name
Common Name Alocasia Frydek Green Velvet Alocasia
Medium Agar/Peatmoss Agar/Peatmoss Peatmoss NA Peatmoss
Plant Size
Packaging size(cm) 60*45*35 60*45*35 55.5*35.5*55 55.5*35.5*55
Qty(pcs)/box 6000pcs 6000pcs 640pcs 4000pcs
Temperature Alocasia Arrow needs to be kept warm. Normal room temperature is ideal: between 18-22°C. Avoid cold draughts.
Watering Water once the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry. Water use varies widely during the year, so monitor the plant, rather than watering on a schedule.
Fertiliser &Soil Alocasia benefits from regular fertilizer while actively growing. I use a balanced water-soluble fertilizer every month.
Well draining, but fertile. I recommend a mix of 60% peat, 30% perlite, and 10% compost or worm castings. Here are some ideal pre-made alocasia soil mixes.
Remarks High ventilation, semi-sheltered
Transport By air By air By air By air
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By air
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