Alocasia 'Chantrieri'

Alocasia 'Chantrieri' - a striking variety, obtained by crossing Alocasia cuprea and Alocasia sanderiana.

The leaf surface has a metallic sheen, with a whitish central vein and primary side veins, ovate-heart shaped with a somewhat deeply wavy-undulated edge; the rear lobes are about half the size of the front ones, joined beyond the midpoint, separated by a narrow sharp notch in the remaining part.

Care instructions:
Placement: bright area, sheltered from direct sunlight. It can also tolerate a less bright spot quite well.
Watering: water when the soil is dry. It is recommended to give small amounts of water.
Soil: well-drained. It can be a mix of peat with perlite.
Temperature: 15 - 28 degrees Celsius
Fertilizing: during the growing season, apply a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Humidity: ideal >60%
Pruning: remove damaged or yellowing leaves.
Note: Alocasia is a sensitive plant. Therefore, you may receive these plants with some leaf defects, but these do not affect the plant’s viability.

Height including pot: approx. 30 cm