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Alocasia Ninja — 6cm
Rare Alocasia

Alocasia Ninja

£7.99
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Description

Alocasia Ninja produces thick, arrow-shaped leaves in deep green-black with a subtle metallic sheen and pronounced pale veining. The foliage is stiff and heavily textured, held upright on sturdy dark petioles that give the plant a structured, architectural silhouette. It stays compact enough for a desk or shelf while still carrying the dramatic look that makes Alocasias so collectable. Tolerant of slightly lower humidity than many of its relatives, though it still appreciates consistency.

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How to care for Alocasia Ninja

Set me near a bright window, out of direct sun and give me a drink when my upper soil has dried out.

In their words

What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.
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About Alocasia Ninja

Alocasia Ninja is a houseplant that takes a little effort. It needs bright indirect light, watering once the top 2 to 3cm of compost has dried out, high humidity and a minimum temperature of 15°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

Good for

Kitchen Bathroom

Care level

EasyChallenge

A little effort

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light. Read moreShow less

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light.

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Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Let the top few centimetres dry out

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top layer of soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth. Read moreShow less

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top layer of soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth.

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Needs high humidity

This plant thrives in high humidity and benefits from a consistently humid environment. Good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. To increase humidity, use a humidifier or place the plant in a naturally humid room like a bathroom or kitchen. Plant cabinets, grow tents, and terrariums can also help create stable humidity for tropical houseplants, especially in drier homes. When using enclosed growing spaces, ensure there is adequate airflow to prevent excess moisture build-up. Adding sphagnum moss around the stem can also help hold moisture and improve growing conditions. Read moreShow less

This plant thrives in high humidity and benefits from a consistently humid environment. Good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. To increase humidity, use a humidifier or place the plant in a naturally humid room like a bathroom or kitchen. Plant cabinets, grow tents, and terrariums can also help create stable humidity for tropical houseplants, especially in drier homes. When using enclosed growing spaces, ensure there is adequate airflow to prevent excess moisture build-up. Adding sphagnum moss around the stem can also help hold moisture and improve growing conditions.

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Temperature

Keep above 15°C · Likes a warm room

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth. Read moreShow less

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth.

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Soil & Substrate

Our Alocasia Premium Potting Mix is peat-free and formulated for Alocasias, with a chunky, well-draining blend that prevents waterlogging.

Growth habit

Upright →

Plant type

Aroid →

Toxicity

Harmful if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children, and wash your hands after pruning.

Origins

Alocasia Ninja is a cultivated hybrid. The genus Alocasia is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, where species grow in humid forest understorey and along stream margins.

Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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Everything about Alocasia

Alocasia are some of the most striking houseplants you can grow. Bold, architectural leaves on slender stems that immediately draw the eye. They're native to tropical and subtropical forests across Southeast Asia, where they grow on the forest floor in warm...

More about Alocasia care
Alocasia Care Guide
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Verified reviews

Rated by real customers

Customers praised this striking houseplant for its "velvet" dark leaves with stunning texture and veining. Most received healthy plants with new growth, well-packaged. Some noted shipping damage and sensitivity to direct light. A few experienced delays or poor winter condition despite heat protection.

  • They look like velvet and are very dark. Absolutely love this elegant plant.
  • Beautiful plant and very healthy, wonderfully packaged I recommend 100%
  • All plants in excellent condition, far better than any garden centre example.
  • 5 stars: 25 (86%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (10%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Gill M.
Alocasia Ninja

I bought a baby one of these last year which has grown so beautifully it was coverted by my daughter! The result is I have had to buy myself another, next size up, which as usual arrived in perfect condition, ready to grow into the gap left by my first one.

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Emma N.
Beautiful Plant

Perfect they always are!

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Alex M.
All plants in excellent condition,

All plants in excellent condition, far better than any garden centre example. Packaged very well and arrived bang in time. My next order will be far larger and I’ll be taking full advantage of the discount codes I’m getting as well as points I’ve also already got now.

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Agnieszka D.
Arrived in perfect condition. It

Arrived in perfect condition. It has a lot of leaves and they are just stunning. They look like velvet and are very dark. Absolutely love this elegant plant.

Agnieszka D. review photo

Thank you for your lovely review! We hope to see you again soon.

Best wishes,

Sonia :herb:

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Daren F.
Great quality, it loves its

Great quality, it loves its new home

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Bernadeth H.
Alocasia ninja

Healthy plant,new leaf bit of damage due to transport DHl not so careful box is damage when I received it,:thinking:but overall still please with my purchase!thank you GT looking forward for more:sweat_smile:

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Evie D.
arrived a little sad

arrived in sad condition despite the fact that I'd ordered heat protection. Not the quality I expected but by summer I'm hoping it'll start looking a little better

Hello Evie,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the condition of your order. Are you able to share some photos for us to review? We take great pride in quality so would love to make this right for you.

Best wishes,

Jess

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Neil S.
To Plants

Ultimately I'm very happy with my Monstera & Alocasia. However there was some disappointment when I was informed of a delay in processing that I was made aware of as part of the order process.

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Megg E.
10/10

Great quality and conditions. Not repotted yet but looks great with lots of new growth! Website was easy to navigate

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Ayden B.
Order arrived quickly and in

Order arrived quickly and in good condition with a new leaf appearing

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Ewa S.
beautiful plant and very healthy,

beautiful plant and very healthy, wonderfully packaged I recommend 100%

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Demi

Absolutely gorgeous, came as described, and so healthy. No issues or infestations either

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Demi

Absolutely gorgeous, came as described, and so healthy. No issues or infestations either

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Mr J.
Plant arrived in perfect condition.

Plant arrived in perfect condition.

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Shelley L.
Healty looking plant, lovely leaves!

Healty looking plant, lovely leaves!

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Naveen A.
Striking little plant

This plant really stands out. It is a bit more sensitive to direct light than any of my other plants but it does just fine under a grow light.

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Annette

Loving the mix of mature and baby leaves on this one.

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Annette

Loving the mix of mature and baby leaves on this one.

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Annette

Huge plant with many leaves

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Annette

Huge plant with many leaves

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Eunice A.
I’m obsessed! Officially my fav

I’m obsessed! Officially my fav plant :u1F970:

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Thomas M.
Beautiful plant, just as described,

Beautiful plant, just as described, very happy

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Toroun O.
In a mini Ikea greenhouse

In a mini Ikea greenhouse for moisture
Very happy ! X

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Richard Bartlett
Always lovely plants well packaged

Always lovely plants well packaged good condition I would recommend

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Toroun

A baby needed extra care
Item well packed!

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Wayne

Really good quality as usual

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Wayne

Really good quality as usual

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Victoria

Love love love this amazing Alocasia - the texture, the veining and the overall look of it is stunning:black_heart::black_heart::black_heart:

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Victoria

Love love love this amazing Alocasia - the texture, the veining and the overall look of it is stunning🖤🖤🖤

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