Alocasia 'Venom' in 7-9cm Pot at The Watered Garden
Alocasia 'Venom' in 7-9cm Pot at The Watered Garden
Alocasia 'Venom' in 7-9cm Pot at The Watered Garden
Alocasia 'Venom' in 7-9cm Pot at The Watered Garden

Alocasia 'Venom'

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The 'Venom' is a rare Alocasia, collected for its unusual appearance. Leathery leaves, with frilled edges, emerge from patterned stems, boasting deep green with purple undersides and raised silver venation. The silver veins blur into the main body of the leaf, which ends in a long dramatic point. Like an Alien, a deep sea creature and a ghost all somehow had a plant baby together.

The 'Venom' has an interesting backstory, as it was only found recently (2019 to be exact). It is a spontaneous mutation of an already hybridised Alocasia, the Alocasia 'Amazonica', so you won't find it in the wild.

We would not recommend the 'Venom' as a suitable introduction to the Alocasia genus, as they can feel complicated if you're new to plants. 

How to care for Alocasia 'Venom'

  • Lighting: Enjoys bright, filtered light. Near East or West facing windows or under grow lights. Direct sun will scorch the leaves.
  • Watering: Doesn't like waterlogged soil, but enjoys consistent moisture. Water thoroughly once top soil is dry.
  • Humidity: Enjoys high humidity, will thrive best in greenhouse or terrarium conditions. Avoid placing too close radiators and draughts.
  • Temperature: Alocasias thrive in warmer temperatures of around 18-27°C. Never let it drop below 13ºC.
  • Soil Preference: For a rare Alocasia like this one, we would suggests a soilless medium, like Semi-Hydro or Sphagnum Moss.
  • Good to Know: When repotting Alocasias, always look for corms in the potting medium. These can be split from the mother plant and will give you more Alocasias.

Fine Semi-hydro

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How We Care For Our Plants

Here at The Watered Garden, we treat every plant like it’s part of our own collection at home. While in our care, each plant gets daily spot checks, the right amount of watering, and continuous monitoring for any pests or diseases. We clean leaves, repot when necessary, and make sure they’re in perfect shape before they reach you. It’s our way of ensuring that every plant you bring home is happy, healthy, and will continue to be that way for years to come.
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