Alocasia cuprea Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips

Alocasia cuprea, or Alocasia Red Secret, is an ornamental plant native to Asia with dark purple and green leaves of medium size. This tropical plant is rarely cultivated but is very popular among plant collectors. This Alocasia prefers a shady place in the sun and needs chalky, sandy, or loam soil and 60-80% humidity.

Common Name

Alocasia ‘Red Secret’
Plant Type
Houseplants Perennials
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Alocasia cuprea
Genus
Alocasia
Family
Araceae
Order
Alismatales
Class
Monocotyledons

Alocasia cuprea Water Needs

Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia cuprea.
Water Needs
Average
Cups
Generally, Alocasia cuprea needs water once every 7 days in 1 cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia cuprea needs about 0.25 L per 7 days.

Alocasia cuprea Temperature, Humidity, and Light

Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia cuprea to thrive.

Light Requirements

± 4 hours

Temperature

60°F to 85°F

Humidity Preference

High

Alocasia cuprea prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%.

Alocasia cuprea Soil Types and Growing Media

Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia cuprea.

Suitability in pots

7L

Alocasia cuprea plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L.

Soil type

chalk loam sand
Soil Drainage
Well-Drainage

Soil PH

acid neutral

Alocasia cuprea Characteristics

All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia cuprea plant.

Maximum Height

24 Inches or 1 meters

Spread

24 Inches or 1 meters

Color

Green
Celadon

Characteristics

Showy Evergreen

Is Alocasia cuprea toxic to pets?

Yes

Alocasia Cuprea are poisonous to animals if ingested.

Garden Style

Mediterranean Garden Patio And Containers

Alocasia cuprea Grow and Care

Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia cuprea, when it flowers, and how to care for it.

Maintenance

easy

Propagation Methods

root division

Flowering season

spring summer autumn winter

Alocasia cuprea Native Region

Find out where the Alocasia cuprea plant originated.

Country

Indonesia Malaysia
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