The plant pictured here is the exact plant being sold
**This has a tiny spec of sport variegation, not likely to continue**
Alocasia cuprea is an unusual Aroid native to Borneo. The name cuprea, from the Latin word for copper, was given in reference to the metallic shift of the leaves. Young leaves are dark purple to green with an iridescence that almost resembles that of a beetle shell. Once established, leaves can grow up to 24 inches long.
Care of Alocasia cuprea:
Bright, indirect light. Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.
Family: Araceae
This plant is shipped in a 3-4 inch pot.
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The plant pictured here is the exact plant being sold
**This has a tiny spec of sport variegation, not likely to continue**
Alocasia cuprea is an unusual Aroid native to Borneo. The name cuprea, from the Latin word for copper, was given in reference to the metallic shift of the leaves. Young leaves are dark purple to green with an iridescence that almost resembles that of a beetle shell. Once established, leaves can grow up to 24 inches long.
Care of Alocasia cuprea:
Bright, indirect light. Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.
Family: Araceae
This plant is shipped in a 3-4 inch pot.