Alocasia 'Venom' - Collector's Alocasia with dramatic foliage

Alocasia 'Venom' is a tropical collector's variety, prized for its spectacular, dramatic-looking leaves, firm texture, and strong contrast between the green tones and prominent veins. The foliage has an exotic, architectural appearance, making the plant very suitable for Alocasia collections and bright interiors.

As the plant matures, the leaves become more defined, while the texture and pattern develop an increasingly pronounced appearance.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Common name: Alocasia 'Venom'
• Family: Araceae
• Plant type: tropical perennial, grown for its foliage
• Growth habit: upright, compact to medium-sized
• Leaves: firm, sagittate, with a sculptural appearance
• Coloration: medium green to dark green, with natural variations in shade
• Veins: prominent
• Texture: pronounced, decorative
• Growth: moderate under favorable conditions
• Uses: houseplant, Araceae collections, contemporary décor

☀️ Growing conditions and care

• Light: prefers bright, indirect light; avoid strong direct sunlight
• Watering: moderate; allow the substrate to dry slightly at the surface between waterings
• Substrate: very airy and well-draining
• Humidity: appreciates moderate to high atmospheric humidity
• Temperature: prefers approximately 20-28°C
• Winter: growth may slow down, and watering should be reduced
• Fertilization: moderate, during the active growing period
• Cold tolerance: does not tolerate low temperatures or frost
• Placement: protected from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes

🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation

👉 For optimal development, we recommend Secret Garden Professional Substrate for Monstera & Araceae – SG PREMIUM MIX, specially formulated for plants in the Araceae family. Its structure ensures excellent drainage, aeration, and an optimal level of moisture retention.

➡️ View the product: https://secretgarden.ro/products/substrat-monstera

✨ What makes it special

• dramatic and exotic-looking foliage
• pronounced texture
• well-defined veins
• architectural appearance
• suitable for Alocasia collections
• decorative even without flowers
• the leaves become increasingly spectacular as the plant matures

📌 Note

The shape, size, texture, and intensity of the coloration may naturally vary from one leaf to another and from one specimen to another. Young leaves may look different from mature leaves.

Alocasia is sensitive to handling and transport, and the leaves may show small spots, pigmentation, creases, scratches, differences in texture, or dry edges, without these normally affecting the plant's viability.

During the acclimatization period, the plant may occasionally shed one of its older leaves while adapting its growth rate to the new conditions.

Height including pot: approx. 15 cm - miniature 

The decorative pot is not included in the price.