Name: Alocasia cucullata
Brand: GrowTropicals
SKU: ALOCCUCU
Price: 12.99 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

🌿 Plant Care Tips

This species is capable of withstanding some neglect due to its unusual, thick, water storing trunks. Native to South-East Asia.

Also known as Buddha's Hand, it is commonly kept in Buddhist temples for good luck.
Leaves are heart shaped and glossy.
Space saver because of its smaller leaf size.

Growth pattern: Compact, multi-stemmed & bushy.

Water: Little and often. Keep moist but not waterlogged.

Ideal Position: North or east facing

Light: Medium to bright, indirect light.

Recommended Substrate: Alocasia Mix

Humidity disclaimer: This plant will grow well outside of a terrarium or cabinet. However, all tropical plants thrive with higher humidity levels. To achieve this we suggest grouping plants together, or putting them in a bathroom or kitchen which gets regular use.

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Plants are living beings and may differ slightly from the photo provided unless otherwise stated. Small leaf imperfections may be present and won't be compensated for.

All our plants are stores and/or grown in our nursery. The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C.