Alocasia 'Tigrina Superba' - Alocasia with tiger-striped petioles

Alocasia 'Tigrina Superba' is a highly decorative tropical variety, prized for the contrast between its elegant, deep green leaves and its spectacularly marked petioles with dark stripes, which create a very distinctive tiger-like effect.

It has an upright, architectural form, with leaves supported by long, slender petioles. It is suitable for bright interiors, Araceae collections, and modern arrangements where an exotic-looking, well-defined plant is desired.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Common name: Alocasia 'Tigrina Superba'
• Family: Araceae
• Plant type: tropical perennial, decorative for its leaves and petioles
• Form: upright, vertical
• Leaves: elongated, sagittate, deep green
• Petioles: long, with tiger-like markings in shades of green and dark brown
• Growth: moderate under favorable conditions
• Use: houseplant, Alocasia collections, tropical and contemporary decor

☀️ Growing conditions and care

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

🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation

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

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

✨ What makes it special

• spectacular tiger-patterned petioles
• upright, elegant form
• large leaves with a tropical look
• interesting contrast between foliage and stems
• suitable for Alocasia collections
• architectural, highly decorative appearance
• becomes increasingly spectacular as it matures

📌 Note The petiole patterns, stripe intensity, and leaf shape may naturally vary from one specimen to another and depending on the plant’s age. Alocasia is sensitive to handling and transport, and leaves may have small spots, creases, scratches, dry edges, or other cosmetic imperfections, which normally do not affect the plant’s viability. During the adjustment period, the plant may occasionally lose one of its older leaves as it adapts its growth rate to the new conditions.

Height including pot: approx. 60 cm