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Alocasia korthalsii
Korthalsii Jewel Alocasia
Quick Facts
growth HabitDwarf, clumping, upright
mature Size25-40cm tall
lightBright indirect light
humidity60% to 80%
temperature18-27°C
difficultyModerate
growth SpeedSlow to Moderate
Wild Species££ · UncommonLowNative to the primary rainforest understories of Borneo.
Morphology
leaf ShapeSagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards.-cordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches., thick, velvet
leaf Length15-25cm
leaf Width10-15cm
petiole ColorSlender light green
venationContrasting silver-green primary veins
textureMatte, velvety, thick paper-like
variegationDeep maroon leaf undersides
growth HabitUpright dwarf clumping
About
Alocasia korthalsii is a beautiful jewel Alocasia species endemic to Borneo. It grows in shaded, humid rainforest floors, often on leaf litter over rocky soil. It is admired for its arrow-shaped (sagittate-cordate) foliage. The leaves have a velvety, matte dark forest-green upper surface highlighted by stark, contrasting light silver-green primary veins. The undersides of the leaves are a deep maroon-red, offering a rich botanical texture.
Native Range
Borneo
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