{"product_id":"alocasia-nebula-silver-compacta-o14cm-↕30cm","title":"Alocasia nebula 'Silver Compacta' - Ø14cm - ↕30cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89\"\u003eAlocasia nebula 'Silver Compacta'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89\"\u003e is another stunning and highly sought-after jewel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89\"\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-89 citation-end-89\"\u003e, known for its rich texture and unique colouration.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Your plant, standing at around 30cm tall in its 14cm pot, is a perfect, compact size for displaying its intricate beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 \u003cb\u003eFoliage, Form, and Appearance\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-88\"\u003eThis beautiful plant is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-88\"\u003eevergreen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-88\"\u003e perennial, celebrated for its spectacular, almost luminous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-88\"\u003efoliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-88 citation-end-88\"\u003e which provides year-round appeal.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-87 citation-end-87\"\u003eThe leaves of the 'Silver Compacta' are thick, rigid, and deeply corrugated, giving them a fantastic, tactile texture.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e They are typically a dark, velvety green to almost black on the upper surface, heavily contrasted by prominent, deeply set, \u003cb\u003esilvery-grey to pale-green veins\u003c\/b\u003e and a distinct metallic sheen. The undersides of the leaves are often a beautiful reddish-purple colour, adding complexity. \u003cspan class=\"citation-86\"\u003eThe plant maintains a neat, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-86\"\u003ecompact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-86 citation-end-86\"\u003e size and upright habit.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It does \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e have any \u003cb\u003espines\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 \u003cb\u003eSize and Growth\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eAt 30cm tall, your plant is well-established. The 'Silver Compacta' is prized for its moderate growth habit and is unlikely to exceed 45cm to 60cm in height indoors, making it an excellent, manageable houseplant for collectors and enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 \u003cb\u003eFlowering and Fragrance\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eLike its relatives, the \u003ci\u003eAlocasia nebula 'Silver Compacta'\u003c\/i\u003e is grown primarily for its decorative \u003cb\u003efoliage\u003c\/b\u003e. While it is technically possible for it to \u003cb\u003eflower\u003c\/b\u003e, it is a \u003cb\u003erare\u003c\/b\u003e occurrence in a home environment. If a bloom does appear, it will be a typical, subtle aroid structure: a small, pale green or cream-coloured \u003cb\u003espathe\u003c\/b\u003e enclosing a \u003cb\u003espadix\u003c\/b\u003e. These are generally inconspicuous and \u003cb\u003enot notably fragrant\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 \u003cb\u003eCare and Environment\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis tropical beauty requires care that mimics its native forest floor environment: consistent warmth, high humidity, and filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-85\"\u003e It thrives in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-85\"\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-85\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-85\"\u003ehalf-shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-85 citation-end-85\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-84\"\u003eTo prevent those gorgeous, dark leaves from getting scorched, you must \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-84\"\u003eavoid direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-84 citation-end-84\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Placing it a few feet away from a sunny window or near an East or West-facing window is usually ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-83\"\u003e The plant prefers a rich, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-83\"\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-83\"\u003e that is kept \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-83\"\u003econsistently moist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-83 citation-end-83\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e You should allow the top couple of inches of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, but never let the soil dry out completely. Good drainage is vital to prevent root rot. \u003cspan class=\"citation-82\"\u003eIt also strongly benefits from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-82\"\u003ehigh humidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-82 citation-end-82\"\u003e to keep the leaf margins from browning.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvergreen Status:\u003c\/b\u003e Although generally evergreen, like some other \u003ci\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/i\u003e varieties, it may occasionally shed leaves and enter a brief semi-dormant period if conditions (especially warmth and light) dip during the winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-81\"\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-81\"\u003eAlocasia nebula 'Silver Compacta'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-81\"\u003e, like all members of the Araceae family, is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-81\"\u003etoxic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-81 citation-end-81\"\u003e if ingested.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-80 citation-end-80\"\u003eIt contains calcium oxalate crystals which can cause painful irritation.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e For safety, keep this plant out of the reach of pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55834364313932,"sku":"16248","price":28.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9266\/1068\/files\/thumbnail_2000_19e415ac-650f-4662-a333-57f1626b851f.jpg?v=1762166593","url":"https:\/\/viridimania.com\/products\/alocasia-nebula-silver-compacta-o14cm-%e2%86%9530cm","provider":"Viridimania","version":"1.0","type":"link"}