Alocasia cuprea K.Koch
Red Secret Alocasia
Wild Species
£££ · RareLowBorneo
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Morphology
leaf ShapeSagittate, ovate, bullate
leaf Length20-30 cm
leaf Width15-20 cm
petiole ColorDark bronze-maroon
venationProminent, sunken primary veins
textureThick, strongly bullate and metallic
variegationNone
growth HabitCompact, self-heading, strictly terrestrial, no climbing stem
About
Alocasia cuprea, often known as 'Red Secret', is a captivating aroid originating from the humid lowland rainforests of Borneo. This species grows terrestrially in warm, shaded conditions on moist, humus-rich soil. It forms a compact, self-heading plant from a corm-like base with fibrous roots. Its leaves are thick, strongly bullate, and boast a striking metallic deep green on the upper surfaces, contrasting with maroon undersides. Petioles emerge directly from the base, emphasizing its strictly terrestrial growth habit.
Climate Profile
OriginBorneo
HumidityHigh humidity
TemperatureWarm
LightBright indirect
FamilyAraceae
GenusAlocasia