🪴 Tropical Indoor Duo: Alocasia cucullata and Alocasia lauterbachiana

You have selected a spectacular pairing of dramatic foliage plants for your Tropical Indoor Duo, creating an instant display of exotic beauty and contrasting textures. This set features the robust, classic shape of the Cucullata and the unique, lance-shaped leaves of the Lauterbachiana.

Appearance and Evergreen Foliage

Both plants in this duo are evergreen and hail from the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, focusing their beauty entirely on their impressive foliage.

• Alocasia Cucullata (Hooded Elephant Ear): This specimen is approximately 60 cm (24 inches) tall in a 19 cm pot. It features large, heart-shaped leaves with a rich green color. The leaves are glossy and have a distinctive, slightly wavy edge, giving the plant an elegant appearance with its robust leaves and compact growth.

• Alocasia Lauterbachiana (Purple Sword): This specimen stands at an impressive height of approximately 75 cm (30 inches) tall in a 19 cm pot. It is highly distinctive, featuring long, wavy, lance-shaped leaves that are typically deep green on top and a rich, dusty purple underneath, resembling a sword or shield.

Neither plant flowers significantly indoors, and neither has spines or a notable fragrance.

Location and Care

Both Alocasias thrive in a humid, consistently warm environment, reflecting their tropical origins.

• Location: The Alocasia Cucullata thrives best in a bright spot with indirect sunlight, and the Lauterbachiana shares this preference. Both can also do well in partial shade indoors. You must avoid direct sunlight, as it may scorch the large, thin leaves.

• Watering: The Alocasia Cucullata requires regular watering to keep the soil evenly moist, and the Lauterbachiana has the same need. Allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings, but avoid letting the soil dry out completely. Consistent moisture is vital.

Shipping

We pack your products in a sturdy, specially designed box for houseplants. The plants and the soil are protected by a protective cover, and the houseplants are secured in the box. This ensures that your duo arrives not only fresh and healthy but also undamaged.

Note: Both plants in this Tropical Indoor Duo (Alocasia Cucullata and Alocasia Lauterbachiana) are considered toxic if ingested. They contain calcium oxalate crystals that can cause irritation and digestive distress if consumed by humans or pets. Please ensure they are placed out of reach of curious children and animals.