{"product_id":"alocasia-longiloba-watsoniana-lightning","title":"Alocasia longiloba 'Watsoniana Lightning'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia 'Watsoniana Lightning'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spectacular horticultural form from the \u003cem\u003eAlocasia longiloba\u003c\/em\u003e complex, valued for its large, dark-colored leaves and highly contrasting network of \u003cstrong\u003esilver-white to pale-yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e veins, which branch across the leaf blade like lightning bolts.\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\u003eRecommended name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia longiloba\u003c\/em\u003e 'Watsoniana Lightning'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon commercial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alocasia 'Watsoniana Lightning'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical taxonomic synonym:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia watsoniana\u003c\/em\u003e Sander\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elephant Ear \/ 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\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial tropical plant grown for its ornamental foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, sagittate to cordate-sagittate leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery dark green to emerald-green surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly contrasting silver-white or creamy-yellow veins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe network of secondary veins can create the characteristic “lightning” appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf surfaces may be slightly bullate or textured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe undersides of the leaves may display purple to burgundy shades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpright and highly architectural growth habit\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 medium to bright, indirect light. Avoid intense direct sunlight, which can damage the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate and regular; allow the substrate to dry partially at the surface between waterings, without keeping it constantly waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e appreciates high atmospheric humidity together with good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18-28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and must be protected from low temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e especially important when atmospheric humidity is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the active growing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e at low temperatures or in insufficient light, growth may slow and the plant may lose leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e does not tolerate frost and is grown as an indoor plant in Romania.\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 \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Monstera \u0026amp; Araceae – SG PREMIUM MIX\u003c\/strong\u003e, specially formulated for plants in 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\u003eextremely contrasting silver veins;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebranching pattern reminiscent of lightning discharges;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003every dark green leaves with a dramatic appearance;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epurple to burgundy undersides;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elarge, architectural leaves at maturity;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eone of the highly ornamental forms associated with the \u003cem\u003eAlocasia longiloba\u003c\/em\u003e group \u003ccode\u003eWatsoniana\u003c\/code\u003e;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuitable for collections of distinctive Alocasia and Araceae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe shape, size, vein intensity, and color of the leaf undersides may naturally vary depending on the plant’s age, light, and growing conditions. Juvenile leaves may look different from mature ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasia is sensitive to changes in environmental conditions and may lose one or more leaves during the acclimatization period. The leaves may show \u003cstrong\u003esmall spots, scratches, folds, tears, dry edges, or other cosmetic imperfections\u003c\/strong\u003e that appear during growth, handling, transport, or adaptation to new environmental conditions. These aspects do not normally affect the plant’s viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 20-30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct available with advance payment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"8 cm pot","offer_id":57201978442054,"sku":null,"price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/A31C5A00-26B5-4666-A427-DABECD887962.png?v=1787747172","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-es\/products\/alocasia-longiloba-watsoniana-lightning","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}