alocasia 'morocco'

No other name for this plant.

Care level

Medium

This Alocasia features thick, glossy dark green arrow-shaped leaves with narrow silver highlights and dark burgundy undersides. It stands out for its light pink stems with green or brown streaks and grows very quickly, producing many new shoots from the base.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Warm (60.8°F - 86°F)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 50 and 80% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Medium

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
Human
Cat
Dog

Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The alocasia morocco can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

Origin & references

Created from hybridization.

Patent and right

This houseplant was created through cross-pollination between the unpatented 'Aurora' as the seed parent and the unpatented 'Polly' as the pollen parent in May 2007. It was later discovered by inventor Marian Osiecki in October 2008 among seedlings from this crossing in a commercial greenhouse in Altha, Florida.
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