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Alocasia 'Okinawa Silver'
Okinawa Silver Alocasia
Quick Facts
growth HabitCompact rosette
mature SizeDwarf (15-25 cm)
lightBright indirect light
humidityHigh humidity (65-80%)
temperature20-28°C
difficultyAdvanced
growth SpeedSlow
Cultivar Selection££ · UncommonLowJapanese dwarf selection of Alocasia.
Morphology
leaf ShapeOvateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base.-sagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards.
leaf Length10-16 cm
leaf Width8-13 cm
petiole ColorGreen, silver-flecked
venationSubtle, obscured by marbling
textureSemi-glossy
variegationHeavy white and silver marbled sectoral patterning over a green base — a fixed cultivar trait, not a chimericVariegation caused by a cell mutation. Often produces high contrast but can be unstable and revert to all-green. sport
growth HabitCompact rosette
About
Okinawa Silver is a dwarf-scale Alocasia selection out of Japan, staying notably smaller at maturity than most collector Alocasia while carrying leaves heavily marbled with white and silver sectoral patterning over a green base. The compact size makes it a genuinely space-friendly option for collectors who love the marbled-Alocasia look but don't have room for a full-size specimen — though the small scale means it's just as demanding as its larger relatives when it comes to humidity and consistent warmth.
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