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Alocasia 'Morocco'

Morocco Alocasia

Quick Facts

growth HabitUpright rosette from a corm
mature SizeSmall to medium (30-50 cm)
lightBright indirect light
humidityModerate to high (60-80%)
temperature18-27°C
difficultyIntermediate
growth SpeedModerate
View Care Guide
Hybrid£££ · RareLowHorticultural hybrid circulating mainly through specialist and social-media-driven collector channels.

Morphology

leaf ShapeOvateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base. to sagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards.
leaf Length18-30 cm
leaf Width12-20 cm
petiole ColorDark bronze-green
venationUnderstated, blending into the dark blade
textureGlossy
variegationNone — a dark bronze-green colour form
growth HabitUpright rosette from a basal corm

About

Morocco is a dark-leaved Alocasia hybrid with deep bronze-green foliage and a pronounced glossy sheen, giving it a moodier, more saturated look than typical green-leaved Alocasia hybrids. As with several recently circulated Alocasia trade names, documented parentage and UK sales history are thin — treat rarity and pricing expectations here as provisional pending more market data.

Market Analysis

Auction History & Retail Data

Historical eBay auction metrics and live retailer listings updated weekly.

No eBay auction history available yet. Data is collected automatically as sales appear on eBay UK.

Before You Buy

Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing

  • Check the corm/base is firm, not soft or mushy
  • Confirm at least one healthy leaf or visible growth point
  • Given limited documented trade history, verify the seller's identification against reference photos

Propagation Guide

Growing More Plants

Methods
Corm offsetsDivision
Difficulty
Moderate
Time to Establish

3-5 months

True From Cuttings
Yes

Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings

Corm offsets can be separated once they develop their own root system.

Care Guide

Growing Conditions

Substrate

Chunky, well-draining aroid mix: 40% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark, 10% horticultural charcoal.

Watering

Water when the top 3-4 cm of substrate is dry. Reduce watering if the plant enters dormancy.

Humidity

60-80% preferred.

Fertilising

Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks during active growth.

Repotting

Every 12-18 months, or when offsets crowd the pot.

Common Problems

Problem

Sudden leaf drop and dormancy

Cause

Normal seasonal response to cooler temperatures or reduced light

Fix

Reduce watering and wait — the corm typically resprouts once conditions improve

Problem

Spider mites

Cause

Low humidity and dry air

Fix

Increase humidity and inspect leaf undersides regularly

Field Notes · Vol. 115 August 2024

A Moodier Take on the Genus

Morocco leans into dark, glossy bronze tones rather than the brighter greens or metallic silvers more typical of collector Alocasia — a name that's picked up momentum on social media faster than it's picked up documented UK sales history.

Written at AroidAtlas research station— Aroid Aaron
Retail Price?The average price across tracked UK retailers (nurseries and specialty stores).
Not tracked
Not currently stocked by tracked UK retailers
Market Trend?Calculated by comparing average auction sales from the past 30 days against the preceding 60 days.
Not enough history to calculate a trend

How prices are calculated: The AA Price uses online sold listings converted to GBP at current exchange rates, excluding extreme outliers to ensure a fair-value guide. Falls back to UK retail average when auction data is unavailable.