Houseplants

Alocasia 'Maharani' 'XL'

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Specifications

This Alocasia Maharani XL is now available in limited numbers at Araflora! This Alocasia has beautiful, dark leaves which makes it a real must have for any Alocasia collector. This plant, also called Elephant’s Ear, has leaves that can grow very long!

Quantity:

Price:

€ 95.00

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foliage plant

cameleon

indoor

artificial lighting

<15 cm

no direct sun

semi sun

normal

non-edible

Product info

The Alocasia Maharani XL is a botanical plant which is originally found in Asia, especially in India. The Maharani is a hybrid of the Alocasia reginula (black velvet) and the Alocasia rugosa (rhino skin). The plant is also called Elephant’s Ear because of its humongous leaves, which can grow up to 1,5 meters in length. In Asia, people even use the leaves as a shelter for the rain. The Maharani has beautiful dark leaves, with deep veins. It’ll make for a very special addition to your collection!

Height:
20 cm

Width:
15 cm

Adult height:
<60 cm

Adult width:
<15 cm

Flower colour:
White

Flower period:
All year

Product type:
Plant

Plant type:
Foliage plant

Plant type:
Cameleon

Growth habit:
Normal

Properties:
Non-edible

Growth rate:
Normal

Araflora info:
Limited

Natural habitat:
South-East Asia

Altitude range:
0-1500 m

Plant care

It’s best to keep the Alocasia Maharani XL in a room with not too much light. Make sure the soil is well drained and not too moist, this can result in root rot. To keep the plaint moist enough, make sure you spray it at least once a week with a plant spray.

Care:
Very easy