Alocasia longiloba Purple - Classic form with pink leaves

Alocasia longiloba purple is an elegant Alocasia cultivar with dark and spectacularly shiny pink leaves. Turn the leaf over and discover the deep purple underside with raised vein patterns. It is this dramatic contrast that makes longiloba Purple so sought after. Very rare Alocasia, a must have for the collector!

Botanical description.

The species A. lonbiloba is a fascinating species from the rainforests and swamps of Southeast Asia. It is known for its extremely variable leaves that can range from completely green to deep purple on the underside, which explains how this purple cultivar arose.

In the wild, Alocasia longiloba grows on everything from rainforest floors to cliffs and ravines, and the species is so variable that botanists still debate how many "forms" there actually are. They hybridize easily with each other, creating new variations. The name "longiloba" refers to the species' characteristic long basal lobes that give the leaves their elegant arrow shape.

Care

Bright, indirect light. Let the soil dry slightly between waterings. When repotting, use a well-drained soil with bark and perlite like our aroid soil. A pot with many drainage holes is recommended, e.g. an orchid pot. Thrives at normal room temperature and appreciates a little extra humidity. Buy Alocasia longiloba Purple online!