Alocasia ‘Metallica’ bestselling gift conifers and woody herbs

conifers and woody herbs

Don’t panic – it’s easily managed as container houseplant

Feed once every three months with liquid feed

Approximate Length: 30cm+

Alocasia ‘Metallica’ bestselling gift conifers and woody herbsA gorgeous tropical plant with metallic deep green foliage with purple undersides. Can grow impressively large. Commonly known as Elephant Ears or Taro, Alocasia are native to the tropical rainforests of Asia and Eastern Australia. The root system of Alocasia consist of tuberous rhizomes which store a huge amount excess water and nutrients. For this reason, Alocasia are more prone to overwatering in the UK and the compost should be carefully checked