alocasia 'nile high'

No other name for this plant.

Care level

Medium

The Nile High features longer, narrower arrow-shaped leaves compared to other Alocasia varieties, with distinctive thick leaf blades that showcase silver shadowing around the veins. Its light pink stems are marked with unique brown streaks, creating a clear visual contrast with the deep green foliage.

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 (64.4°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

Large

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The alocasia nile high 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.

Ancestor plant

Patent and right

This distinctive variety was born from a cross between 'Aurora' and an unnamed Alocasia lowii in May 2007. Discovered by Marian Osiecki in October 2008 among seedlings in a commercial greenhouse in Altha, Florida, this beautiful plant was selected for its unique characteristics.
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