{"product_id":"alocasia-boa","title":"Alocasia boa A.Hay – Elephant ear with lobed leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia boa A.Hay\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spectacular tropical botanical species native to \u003cstrong\u003ewestern New Guinea\u003c\/strong\u003e, prized for its large, elongated, deeply lobed leaves, which have a sculptural and highly exotic appearance. Unlike many Alocasia species with broad, compact leaves, this species develops narrower, strongly divided foliage, giving it an elegant and architectural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant belongs to the Araceae family and, like many other Alocasia species, is commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eElephant Ear\u003c\/strong\u003e. In mature specimens, the leaves become increasingly well defined, and the lobing may become more pronounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia boa\u003c\/em\u003e A.Hay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elephant Ear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e western New Guinea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical botanical species, perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, elongated, sagittate and lobed leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculptural appearance, with deeply divided margins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense green coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-defined veins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong petioles that hold the leaves above the plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe petioles may display decorative shades or marbling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpright, elegant and architectural form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature leaves may be more spectacularly lobed than juvenile leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Growing conditions and care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid intense direct sunlight, especially during peak hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate and regular during the active growing period; the substrate should be kept slightly moist, but never permanently waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e appreciates moderate to high atmospheric humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers consistent temperatures of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18-28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e needs good air circulation, without direct cold drafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during active growth, using a fertilizer suitable for tropical foliage plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e in low-light conditions or at lower temperatures, growth may slow down significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e does not tolerate frost; in Romania, it is grown as an indoor plant or kept protected during the cold season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 For optimal development, we recommend the \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Monstera \u0026amp; Araceae – SG PREMIUM MIX\u003c\/strong\u003e, specially formulated for plants from the Araceae family. Its structure provides excellent drainage, aeration and an optimal level of moisture retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eView the product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-monstera\"\u003ehttps:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-monstera\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eit is a botanical species, not a cultivar;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003espectacularly lobed and deeply divided leaves;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehighly exotic and architectural appearance;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eupright and elegant form;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe leaves become more impressive as the plant matures;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuitable for collections of Alocasia and rare tropical plants;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe leaf shape is distinct from that of many other species in the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape, size and degree of leaf lobing may naturally vary depending on the plant’s age and stage of development. Young specimens may have less divided leaves than mature plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasia is sensitive to changes in environmental conditions and may lose one or more leaves during the adjustment period. The leaves may show \u003cstrong\u003esmall spots, scratches, bends, tears, dry edges or other aesthetic imperfections\u003c\/strong\u003e resulting from growth, handling, transportation or adjustment to new environmental conditions. These aspects do not normally affect the plant’s viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 20-25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"8 cm pot","offer_id":57198682407238,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Alocasia_boa_A.Hay.png?v=1787688326","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-ee\/products\/alocasia-boa","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}