Description
Botanical name – Alocasia 'Purple Night'
Common name – Alocasia 'Purple Night'
Description – This plant has beautiful arrow shaped dark green leaves with prominent venation, purple underside and pretty pink stems.
Flower Colour – Cream inflorescence
Flower Period – Warmer months
Location – Indoors well lit room. Outdoors in a warm protected area.
Care – Water once almost dry. Don't water in winter and keep in a warm area. This plant may become herbaceous if it gets too cold, but don't fret, it will surprise you by popping back up in summer! Fertilise with a controlled release fertiliser every 6 months and monitor for pests e.g. Mealy Bug.
Mature height – 80cm H x 40cm W
Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
100mm – 15cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**
Plant Key
Some quick facts about this plant:
Part Shade | |
Great Indoors | |
Moderate Watering | |
Ideal for Pots | |
Air Purifying | |
40cm Wide | |
80cm High |