Alocasia suhirmaniana Red Petiole 12cm Plants GrowTropicals
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Alocasia suhirmaniana Red Petiole

£22.99
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Description

Alocasia suhirmaniana 'Red Petiole' is a striking member of the Araceae family, renowned for its distinctive foliage. The plant features glossy, dark green, peltate leaves with prominent light-coloured veins. These leaves can reach up to 80cm in length in their natural habitat, though they are typically smaller when cultivated indoors. The undersides of the leaves exhibit a deep purple hue, and the petioles are a vibrant red, contributing to the plant's unique appearance. 

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How to care for Alocasia suhirmaniana Red Petiole

Keep me in bright, gentle light away from harsh sun and water me once my top few centimetres feel dry.

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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 suhirmaniana Red Petiole

Alocasia suhirmaniana Red Petiole is a rewarding challenge of a houseplant. It needs bright indirect light, watering once the top 2 to 3cm of compost has dried out, high humidity and a minimum temperature of 16°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

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Care level

EasyChallenge

A rewarding challenge

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 16°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 sensitive Alocasias: light, airy, and structured for drainage and oxygen exchange around the roots.

Growth habit

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Plant type

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Toxicity

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

Origins

Native to the Philippines, Alocasia suhirmaniana grows in humid, shaded tropical forest understorey. The Red Petiole form is selected for its pronounced red-toned stems, which become more vivid with maturity and good light.

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...

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Rated by real customers

Customers rave about this stunning tropical houseplant with "gorgeous" shiny, ruby-colored leaves. Reviews highlight healthy specimens with new growth arriving well-packaged. One shopper noted "monster leaves" after transitioning to semi-hydro. Minor concern about leaf markings on one plant. Praised for great value and excellent customer service.

  • A really healthy plant from the start. Now giving monster leaves. 100% recommend this one.
  • Beautiful rich ruby coloured leaves that look almost shimmering! A lovely specimen.
  • A new leaf was unfurling as it arrived safe and sound and it was absolutely stunning.
  • 5 stars: 28 (97%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Cherelle
Baby alocasia

Pretty little baby alocasia with some new growth already coming through.
Healthy and happy.

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Claire F.
Perfect little pot!

This arrived beautifully and carefully packed. The plant is healthy and looks great. Great little addition to my alocasia collection.

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Luis
GET ONE!

A really healthy plant from the start. Not a plant I had my eye on but so pleased I got it. Transitioned into semi hydro really well and is now giving monster leaves. 100% recommend this one. I have ordered the purple one now as well!

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Laura H.
Lovely baby plant

Lovely little baby plant. It arrived with three leaves and has made a new, shiny one since, though it's still too young to have the really distinctive silver veins just yet as compared to the bigger plants in other photo reviews. I decided to give a baby one a go, as my other Alocasias have survived so far (except one I over watered).

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Rosie D.
Well package for winter

I’m pretty sure the packing for winter has improved so much this year ! My Suhirmaniana was so cosy and looked beautiful when it arrived. Thanks so much for the great customer support to !

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Luke
I love this plant.

I was so excited to get this Alo. I’ve got over 40 in my collection, maybe more, but never this one.
It was so small when it arrived but I could see a new leaf coming and it has just unfurled… SHE IS GORGEOUS! So healthy, shiny and happy. The price is great too and the customer service I’ve had from these guys has always been fantastic. :black_heart:

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Emma P.
Stunning :heart_eyes:

A new leaf was unfurling as it arrived safe and sound and it was absolutely stunning absolutely in love with this plant

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Lorri B.
Alocasia surhirmaniana

Beautiful Suhirmaniana rich ruby coloured leaves that look almost shimmering! Beautiful unside upon the leaf a lovely specimen
Def recommend grow tropical for your next plant, great delivery and packaging always faultless look forward to seeing her grow!

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Steve T.
Anthurium radicans x luxurians

Another great Alocasia.

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Lovely B.
Love the plant. it came

Love the plant. it came nicely packed

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Katherine D.
Amazing colour

Cracking quality and has already given me a nice new leaf

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tracey s.
lovely plant

lovely shiny big leaves. lovely healthy plant. well packaged as always. grreat price

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Belinda O.
Alocasia

Good quick shipping excellent packaging. Plant is good specimen with beautiful leaves. Can’t wait to see it grow

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Monica G.
Beautiful healthy plant

Beautiful healthy plant

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louise t.
Lovely plant

Lovely plant, coming on nicely. Was delivered safely.

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Ioana S.
Gorgeous

Gorgeous alocasia, almost dark red leaves. Healthy plant arrived in perfect condition

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Ellie P.
Great

Stunning plant much bigger than I thought it would be. And new leaf is already coming through! Very fast delivery:)

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Caroline O.
Amazing alocasias

Having recently got into tropical houseplants, I decided to expand my collection with three more alocasias; Watsoniana Velvety, Cuprea ‘Red Secret’ and Frydek Variagata.
They were delivered in a timely and well protected/packaged fashion. And they are stunning. Each plant has four or five leaves, they are healthy and strong looking specimens, and are simply gorgeous.

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Irene S.
Gorgeous

Gorgeous plant, looks really healthy and us bigger than expected. Will 100% recommen it.

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Claire

Such glossy shiny leaves. Arrived in great condition.

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Claire

Such glossy shiny leaves. Arrived in great condition.

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Claire

Excellent little plant, great quality and I feel confident buying from Grow Tropicals!

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Claire

Excellent little plant, great quality and I feel confident buying from Grow Tropicals!

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Thomas R.
Healthy

Really healthy plant delivered. Definitely using them again

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chloe

The Alocasia came we'll packaged, safe and in the condition shown, its rven already starting to slowly sprout a new leaf and the current ones are still healthy and standing strong.

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C.W.

The Alocasia came we'll packaged, safe and in the condition shown, its rven already starting to slowly sprout a new leaf and the current ones are still healthy and standing strong.

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Ayden B.
A few markings on the

A few markings on the new leaf emerging which hopefully isn’t pest damage. Looking forward to watching this rarer alocasia grow!

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Tatjana

Plant has a beautiful new leaf.

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Tatjana

Plant has a beautiful new leaf.

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