Mythic® Tentacular™ Elephant Ear Alocasia plumbea

Atrium^® Collection - High light plants for bright spaces. Lovers of bright, airy, south- or west-facing rooms, these plants enjoy basking in the sun streaming in from windows. In the summertime, take them on a siesta to relax with you on your patio.

Cocoon^® Collection - Low light plants for calming spaces. These plants are homebodies, preferring to spend their time in the lower light levels of interior rooms or those with smaller windows. Their sanctuary is a room that faces north or east.

SpaScene^® Collection - Plants for warm, humid spaces like powder rooms, next to your kitchen sink, or humid climates. Warm air filled with humidity keep the leaves of these plants looking fresh and radiant. The spa-like atmosphere of powder rooms, sunporches, or the windowsill behind your kitchen sink are all ideal locations for SpaScene plants. 

WorkLife^™ Collection - Space-saving plant for desks, shelves and tabletops. When space is at a premium, choose these low-maintenance, compact and vertical plants to occupy just a sliver of your workspace.

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  FEATURES

  ‘Tentacular’ is an enigmatic marvel among botanical enthusiasts, with its otherworldly tentacle-like foliage. It has sinuous burgundy-hued stems that give rise to wispy green foliage, swaying in an unseen current. Unlike a tentacled monster in the deep sea, this terrestrial being enjoys bright light and regular fertilizer. The happier you keep your ‘Tentacular’ Alocasia, the more tentacles it will grow.

  Adaptable As Houseplant

  Foliage Interest

  Harmful To: 

  Pets

  CHARACTERISTICS

  Plant Type: 

  Houseplant

  Height Category: 

  Medium

  Height: 

  10 - 16 Inches 25cm - 41cm

  Foliage Colors: 

  Black

  Green

  Foliage Shade: 

  green

  Habit: 

  Upright

  PLANT NEEDS

  Light Requirement: 

  Medium

  Low - No direct sun, not near a window. Medium - Medium bright indirect light in the AM or PM, typically from an east or west window. High - Bright direct or indirect light for much of the day, typically from a south window.

  Maintenance Category: 

  Moderate

  Preferred Temperature: 

  60 - 85 °F

  Water Category: 

  Average

  Humidity Preference: 

  High

  Container Soil Type: 

  Indoor Potting Mix

  Needs Good Drainage

  Uses: 

  Bright Spaces

  Desktops

  Humid Spaces

  Uses Notes: 

  Not for human or animal consumption.

  Maintenance Notes: 

  • For optimal performance, keep your Alocasia at 60-85°F (15-29°C). Alocasias are sensitive to cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F (15°C), which can cause leaf drop and diminished growth. 
  • Alocasias perform best in bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight. Avoid placing them in direct sunlight, as it can lead to leaf scorch.  
  • Alocasias appreciate higher humidity, so break out that humidifier. Alternatively, you can mist your Alocasia or place it on a pebble tray with water.
  • Alocasias prefer to be consistently moist, but not wet, and above all, they need to have good drainage. As such, water your Alocasia thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage and do not allow your Alocasia to sit in water, as they are susceptible to root rot. 
  • Feed your Alocasia once per month at half strength when it is actively growing. In the winter, it may go into a dormant state and not put out many leaves. If no new leaves are growing, it does not need to be fertilized.
  • Protect furniture when watering & fertilizing.
  • Alocasias appreciate a chunky, well-aerated soil. You can use an all-purpose potting mix, with additional orchid bark and perlite added to ensure your Alocasia has good drainage and plenty of nutrients.
  • If your Alocasia drops its leaves, don't give up! They grow from bulb-like corms and can sprout new leaves under the right conditions. These plants like very consistent conditions, overall, when it comes to watering, temperature, and light, and they need to have good drainage.  
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