Alocasia cuprea filtered light The staple hoya variety

The staple hoya variety

They are known their distinct markings and red undersides

These will not like to go all the way dry

Calathea in general like to stay slightly on the moist side

These fit very similar to our original shirts

Alocasia cuprea filtered light The staple hoya varietyThis is hands down one of the best species of Alocasia out there. Rightfully so with it's dark metallic, almost black and extraterrestrial looking foliage. This species is from Borneo, endemic to Sabah, and found on slopes in a variety of soil substrates. CARE Water roughly every 10 12 days when the soil has dried out from the top 2 3" and place it in a bright filtered light to dapple the direct sun. These plants thrive in well draining mix as it can