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Alocasia heterophylla
Metallic Jewel Alocasia
Quick Facts
growth HabitDwarf, clumping, upright
mature Size25-40cm tall
lightBright indirect light
humidity65% to 80%
temperature18-27°C
difficultyModerate
growth SpeedSlow to Moderate
Wild Species££ · UncommonLowNative to the limestone hills and forest floors of the Philippines.
Morphology
leaf ShapeLanceolateLance-shaped leaves that are significantly longer than they are wide, tapering to a point at the tip.-sagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards., very narrow
leaf Length20-35cm
leaf Width8-12cm
petiole ColorSlender light green
venationThin dark forest-green primary veins
textureMatte, thick, metallic sheen
variegationNone
growth HabitUpright clumping
About
Alocasia heterophylla is a highly exquisite dwarf jewel Alocasia species endemic to the Philippines. It is naturally found growing on limestone karst formations. The species is characterized by its long, very narrow, lanceolate-sagittate (shield-like) leaves. The leaf blades display a striking, metallic blue-grey or silver-green upper surface with thin, dark green primary veins, supported by slender green petioles.
Native Range
Philippines
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