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’
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia cuprea
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia cuprea Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia cuprea.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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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. |
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Alocasia cuprea Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia cuprea to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Alocasia cuprea prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Alocasia cuprea Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia cuprea. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia cuprea plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Alocasia cuprea Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia cuprea plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia cuprea toxic to pets? |
Yes
Alocasia Cuprea are poisonous to animals if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia cuprea Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia cuprea, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Alocasia cuprea Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia cuprea plant originated. |
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Country |
Indonesia
Malaysia
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