{"title":"Alocasia, Colocasia \u0026amp; Co.","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere you will find aroids from the genera \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eColocasia\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLeucocasia, Remusatia, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaladium \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eXanthosoma\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alocasia-cuprea-red-secret","title":"Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia cuprea\u003c\/em\u003e originates from Borneo, more precisely from the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. It is relatively widespread and usually grows on slopes or near rivers and streams in the rainforest, on sandstone, limestone, and in ultramafic areas at an altitude of approximately 1000–1500 m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts striking, metallic leaves make it one of the most spectacular Alocasias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves of young plants are peltate, with partially to completely fused basal lobes, and both the underside and upper side have a reddish coloration. The upper side is metallic glossy pink with black veins, while the underside is uniformly red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves of mature plants grow up to 40x20 cm, are strongly ribbed and glossy, resembling coppery-grey breastplates. The reddish coloration is retained only on the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Red Secret' is merely an epithet for the species, not a specific cultivar that differs from the wild form. Differences in coloration in this species are more likely due to varying conditions and sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"9cm square pot","offer_id":56318941561209,"sku":"Alo001-9","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm round pot","offer_id":56318941593977,"sku":"Alo001-17","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-cuprea-01.jpg?v=1764904166"},{"product_id":"leucocasia-gigantea-thailand-giant","title":"Leucocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeucocasia gigantea\u003c\/em\u003e, the \"giant elephant ear,\" formerly known as \u003cem\u003eColocasia gigantea\u003c\/em\u003e, is a truly gigantic representative of the Araceae family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarious cultivated forms of \u003cem\u003eL. gigantea\u003c\/em\u003e exist. The one sold here is the true 'Thailand Giant,' which grows significantly larger than the standard form and produces significantly fewer offshoots, instead investing all its energy into the growth of the main plant. And it's quite impressive! Up to about 3 m tall, 4 m wide, with individual leaves over 2 meters long and wide. In nature, \u003cem\u003eL. gigantea\u003c\/em\u003e grows in seasonally dry tropical forests, in monsoon regions of Southeast Asia. It blooms with surprisingly small, white flowers that have a pleasant fruity scent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo you ever buy plants that you know will get too big and think, \"that's a problem for future me\"? Then this is the perfect plant for you!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcept that future will arrive surprisingly fast. Because not only is the size of this plant breathtaking, but so is its growth rate. With good care, the small plants we offer here can already reach almost 2 m in height this year, with 1.50 m long leaves. They will then reach their full size in the 2nd or 3rd year...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFortunately for all of us who don't have a large greenhouse, \u003cem\u003eL. gigantea\u003c\/em\u003e can also be kept smaller, cared for outdoors in summer, and overwintered in a space-saving manner. See the \"Care\" tab for more information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a strong plant in a 9cm pot, approx. 20 to 30cm tall. \u003cstrong\u003eThe plants show minor imperfections on the leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnfortunately, the very wet and cool summer has left its mark here too. However, the plants are also significantly larger than in the old preview picture!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318943428985,"sku":"Leuc001","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Leucocasia-gigantea-Thailand-Giant-00.jpg?v=1764904301"},{"product_id":"alocasia-sarawakensis-yucatan-princess","title":"Alocasia 'Yucatan Princess'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia \u003c\/em\u003e'Yucatan Princess' (which we, too, long mistakenly sold as a form of \u003cem\u003eA. sarawakensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a large \u003cem\u003eAlocasia \u003c\/em\u003eof unknown origin. The well-known Alocasia breeder Brian Williams brought it into cultivation but couldn't find out anything more about its origin. It is believed to be a hybrid with or mutation of \u003cem\u003eAlocasia macrorrhizos\u003c\/em\u003e 'Plumbea'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia \u003c\/em\u003e'Yucatan Princess' remains somewhat smaller than typical \u003cem\u003eA. macrorrhizos\u003c\/em\u003e cultivars, growing \"only\" up to about 2 m tall and has highly glossy, very dark green leaves on the upper side. The underside of the leaves is also beautiful with its metallic steel-gray shimmer, interwoven with red leaf veins. The petioles of 'Yucatan Princess' are for the most part deep black, with a green pattern on the inside. One of the most spectacular Alocasias and one of our absolute favorites. As a houseplant, it is not yet widely distributed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"9cm square pot","offer_id":56318945231225,"sku":"Alo003-9","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"14cm round pot","offer_id":56318945263993,"sku":"Alo003-14","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG07752.jpg?v=1768923617"},{"product_id":"alocasia-lauterbachiana","title":"Alocasia lauterbachiana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia lauterbachiana\u003c\/em\u003e originates from eastern Papua New Guinea, where it prefers to grow along riverbanks in the shady undergrowth of rainforests. It also partly grows as a rheophyte, i.e., in the banks of rivers in flowing water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leaves, which are wavy at the edges, grow up to 50 cm long and are borne upright, typical of \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e. 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The currently accepted name is \u003cem\u003eCaladium lindenii.\u003c\/em\u003e Until recently, it was also known as \u003cem\u003eXanthosoma lindenii\u003c\/em\u003e , and now there are rumors that it may soon be placed in its own genus because it doesn't fit well into either \u003cem\u003eCaladium\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eXanthosoma\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Be that as it may, this beautiful species with its dramatically white variegated leaves is a real eye-catcher and, like many caladiums, is well suited as a houseplant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive one plant in a 14 cm round pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318993695097,"sku":"Xan001","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG07699.jpg?v=1764906862"},{"product_id":"alocasia-black-stem","title":"Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Black Stem'","description":"\u003cem\u003eAlocasia macrorrhizos\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Stem' is a still quite rare cultivar of the classic \u003cem\u003eA. macrorrhizos\u003c\/em\u003e with deep red to black leaf stalks and veins. This plant can grow quite large and sprawling, but usually remains smaller and grows more slowly when cultivated indoors. It can reach a height of approximately 1.8 m and a width of up to 1.20 m. It is very easy to care for and therefore also suitable for beginners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"9cm square pot","offer_id":56318994219385,"sku":"Alo011-9","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"14cm round pot","offer_id":56318994252153,"sku":"Alo011-14","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-macrorrhizos-Black-Stem-02.jpg?v=1764906888"},{"product_id":"alocasia-baginda-silver-dragon","title":"Alocasia baginda 'Silver Dragon'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia baginda \u003c\/em\u003eoriginates (likely*) from the state of Sarawak, a part of Malaysia on the island of Borneo, where it primarily grows in the shady undergrowth of rainforests, preferring limestone cliffs and slopes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a compact species, with leaves only about 20 cm long that are strikingly hard and thick, reminiscent of succulent plant leaves. 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Since all specimens of \u003cem\u003eA. reginula\u003c\/em\u003e likely originate from a single original plant, and this plant already bore the trade name 'Black Velvet', it is actually just the standard form of the plant, not a variety bred for specific characteristics.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"9cm square pot","offer_id":56318995857785,"sku":"Alo013-9","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-reginula-03.jpg?v=1768923617"},{"product_id":"alocasia-pink-dragon","title":"Alocasia x 'Pink Dragon'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia baginda \u003c\/em\u003eoriginates (probably*) from the state of Sarawak, a part of Malaysia on the island of Borneo, where it prefers to grow in the shady undergrowth of rainforests, particularly on limestone cliffs and slopes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a small species, with leaves only about 20-30 cm long that are strikingly hard and thick, resembling the leaves of succulent plants. 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Overall, they grow to about 30 cm in height and width. Several popular cultivars of \u003cem\u003eA. baginda\u003c\/em\u003e exist. 'Dragon Scale' has particularly beautiful, highly textured leaves with contrasting and sunken dark veins, giving the leaf a spectacular 3D effect. Certainly one of the most beautiful \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e species, and also very easy to care for.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a plant approximately 10 to 29 cm tall in a 9 cm square pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The true origin of this species is unknown. It was only described as a distinct species in 2011, but had been known as an ornamental plant long before that; however, its actual origin remains a mystery. The morphologically most similar species, \u003cem\u003e*A. regina*\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e*A. reginula*\u003c\/em\u003e , come from limestone habitats in Sarawak. It is therefore likely that \u003cem\u003e*A. baginda*\u003c\/em\u003e also originates from this region, but it has not yet been found there. Future expeditions could shed light on this.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319026856313,"sku":"Alo018","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG09378.jpg?v=1764908922"},{"product_id":"alocasia-longiloba","title":"Alocasia longiloba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia longiloba\u003c\/em\u003e is native to Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. In nature, it is quite variable in its leaf shape and markings. The form we offer here has particularly narrow, long leaves with white markings on the veins. Under ideal conditions, this species can grow impressively large, with leaves up to 60 cm long and 25 cm wide, and an overall height of 1.20 to 1.50 m.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThus, it grows significantly larger than the similar-looking and very popular Alocasia 'Polly'. A mature \u003cem\u003eAlocasia longiloba\u003c\/em\u003e is a true showpiece in any plant collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a plant approximately 30 cm tall in a 12 cm pot. It should be repotted soon! For tips on this, see \"Care\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"12cm round pot","offer_id":56319036653945,"sku":"Alo021-12","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-longiloba-6.jpg?v=1764909336"},{"product_id":"alocasia-wentii","title":"Alocasia wentii","description":"\u003cem\u003eAlocasia wentii\u003c\/em\u003e originates from Papua New Guinea, where it grows in the shady undergrowth of rainforests.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt is a medium-sized species with leathery leaves approximately 40 cm long, which are olive-green and glossy on the upper surface and red to purple underneath. The contrast with its light green leaf stalks, combined with its compact growth habit, creates a beautiful overall appearance. It reaches a total height and width of about 100 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a plant approximately 30 cm tall in a 12 cm pot. It should be repotted soon! For tips, see \"Care\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319041110393,"sku":"Alo019","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-wentii-1.jpg?v=1764909526"},{"product_id":"leucocasia-gigantea-laosy-giant","title":"Leucocasia gigantea 'Laosy Giant'","description":"\u003cem\u003eLeucocasia gigantea\u003c\/em\u003e , the \"giant elephant ear\", formerly known as \u003cem\u003eColocasia gigantea\u003c\/em\u003e , is a truly gigantic member of the Araceae family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Several cultivars of \u003cem\u003eL. gigantea\u003c\/em\u003e exist. The one sold here is 'Laosy Giant', which grows significantly larger than the standard form and produces far fewer offshoots, instead focusing all its energy on the growth of the main plant. And what a plant it is! Reaching up to 4 meters in height and 3 meters in width, with individual leaves exceeding 2 meters in length and width. Unlike 'Thailand Giant', 'Laosy Giant' grows taller and has more upright leaves. Contrary to popular belief, 'Laosy Giant' does not produce larger leaves than 'Thailand Giant', but it does have significantly longer leaf stalks, which contributes to its height.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn nature \u003cem\u003e, L. gigantea\u003c\/em\u003e grows in seasonally dry tropical forests in monsoon regions of Southeast Asia. It blooms with surprisingly small, white flowers that have a pleasant fruity fragrance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Do you sometimes buy plants that grow too big and think to yourself, \"This will be a problem for my future self\"? Then this is the perfect plant for you!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Except that this future will arrive surprisingly quickly. Because not only is the size of this plant breathtaking, but so is its growth rate. With proper care, the small plants we offer here can reach almost 2 meters in height this year, with leaves 1.5 meters long. They will then reach their full size in the second or third year...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fortunately for those of us without a large greenhouse, \u003cem\u003eL. gigantea\u003c\/em\u003e can also be kept smaller, cared for outdoors in summer, and overwintered in a space-saving manner. See the \"Care\" tab for more information.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"9cm square pot","offer_id":56319046418809,"sku":"Leuc002a","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Leucocasia-gigantea-Laosy-Giant-01-1.jpg?v=1764909911"},{"product_id":"alocasia-micholitziana-green-velvet","title":"Alocasia micholitziana 'Green Velvet'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia micholitziana\u003c\/em\u003e originates from the Philippines, where it is common on the island of Luzon and its surrounding smaller islands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere, it grows in the rainforest, often in clearings and along paths at an altitude of approximately 1200 - 1500 m. This species is frequent and widespread and probably occurs in a wider altitudinal range than the few available site data suggest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a large species, growing up to about 1.50 m tall, but usually remains smaller. The leaves grow up to about 60 cm long and 30 cm wide. Typically, however, it reaches \"only\" about 50 to 60 cm in height, with leaves measuring about 40x20 cm. Like most \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e, it bears only a few leaves at a time, about 4 to 7. The fresh leaves have a light green color, which becomes darker over time. In a shady location, the leaves become velvety black, making the white veins extremely prominent. One of the most beautiful Alocasias. The leaves also feel velvety!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe inflorescences have a white spathe and usually appear individually in cultivation, but up to 4 inflorescences simultaneously are possible in larger specimens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe species is quite variable in nature and there are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5ecee8ccbaacf76f4d3ca700\/f01d85aa-6f83-47d9-a604-f06615eb7b8a\/micholitziana.PNG\"\u003eseveral cultivated varieties\u003c\/a\u003e of it, all of which look slightly different.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most well-known (and perhaps also most beautiful) form today is a rather small form with comparatively broad and very dark, almost black leaves and white veins. This form, which has been cultivated since the 1980s, is correctly called 'Green Velvet'. This is the form we offer here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe epithet 'Frydek', actually a misspelling of 'Freydyk', refers to a gold variegated cultivar that emerged from 'Green Velvet', but is now used for all variegated forms of \u003cem\u003eA. micholitzina\u003c\/em\u003e 'Green Velvet'.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"12cm round pot","offer_id":56319052153209,"sku":"Alo022-12","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm round pot","offer_id":56319052185977,"sku":"Alo022-17","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-micholitziana-Frydek-02.jpg?v=1768923617"},{"product_id":"alocasia-azlanii","title":"Alocasia azlanii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia azlanii \u003c\/em\u003ewas only described in 2016 and originates from Brunei, where it has only been found in a single location within a nature reserve (Ladan Hills Forest Reserve in the Tutong District).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy personal favorite species!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a small species, growing to only about 30 cm tall, and often remaining even smaller. The leaves are up to about 20 cm long and 11 cm wide, and peltate. Their base color is a deep metallic green\/blue and they are very glossy, which makes photographing them extremely difficult!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, their true beauty lies in the metallic pink to rosy leaf veins, which are best seen when held in direct light (but please not for too long, as they don't tolerate sun!) or illuminated in the dark with a flashlight. These veins shimmer as if they were made of glitter and are more or less visible depending on the incidence of light. The leaf margin is set off from the rest of the leaf by a continuous, neon green line. From below, the leaves are purple to red.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flowers are white and usually appear in groups of three or four, one after the other.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"9cm square pot","offer_id":56319052349817,"sku":"Alo020-9","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"17cm round pot","offer_id":56319052382585,"sku":"Alo020-17","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-azlanii-01.jpg?v=1764910416"},{"product_id":"alocasia-nebula","title":"Alocasia nebula","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia nebula \u003c\/em\u003ewas described in 2001 and originates from Borneo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a medium-sized species, growing to about 50 cm tall, but usually remaining smaller. The leaves are up to about 25 cm long and 15 cm wide and are peltate when young, but not when adult. Their base color is a dull silver. The leaf veins are dark gray and sunken. The leaves are generally much rounder and fleshier than those of the similar Alocasia 'Silver Dragon'. It also grows significantly slower. From underneath, the leaves are deep red. This is the easiest way to distinguish it from 'Silver Dragon', whose leaves are green underneath. The petioles are light green with red speckles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flowers are white and usually appear in threes or fours, one after another.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"9cm square pot","offer_id":56319056707961,"sku":"Alo023-9","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm round pot","offer_id":56319056740729,"sku":"Alo023-14","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-nebula-L-02.jpg?v=1764910798"},{"product_id":"xanthosoma-violaceum-tannia","title":"Xanthosoma violaceum (Tannia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTannia (\u003cem\u003eXanthosoma violaceum)\u003c\/em\u003e originates from South America and is very widespread there. Its growth habit is very reminiscent of the elephant ear (\u003cem\u003eColocasia\u003c\/em\u003e) from Asia. It grows to about 2 meters tall, and individual leaves reach about 80 cm long and 50 cm wide. The leaves are dark green and lightly dusted with white. They sit on purple to black leaf stalks, about 1 meter long, which are also covered with a white waxy layer. This layer, by the way, rubs off easily and does not regenerate! So don't rub it too much ;-)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust like taro (\u003cem\u003eColocasia esculenta\u003c\/em\u003e), the starchy stem of \u003cem\u003eXanthosoma violaceum\u003c\/em\u003e is cooked and processed into flour, from which a variety of dishes can be prepared.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA small note on the name: Some time ago, the name \u003cem\u003eXanthosoma violaceum\u003c\/em\u003e was synonymized with \u003cem\u003eXanthosoma sagittifolium\u003c\/em\u003e, so it technically no longer exists. However, we continue to use it here for this form because it clearly differs from the uniformly green \"normal\" \u003cem\u003eX. sagittifolium\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eX. violaceum\u003c\/em\u003e remains somewhat smaller (2 meters instead of 2.50 meters), has dark green (instead of light green) leaves, and white-dusted, purple to black leaf stalks (instead of glossy green).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a vigorous young plant, approx. 50 to 60 cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319058379129,"sku":"Xan002","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Xanthosoma-violaceum-04.jpg?v=1768923617"},{"product_id":"alocasia-chienlii-antoro-velvet","title":"Alocasia \"chienlii\" (Antoro Velvet)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e \"chienlii\" or \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Antoro Velvet' is an as-yet undescribed, medium-sized \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e from Borneo. Although the epithet \"chienlii\" sounds like a species name, it is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e yet the official scientific name of this species. It is (allegedly) to be described in the near future and then given this name, which is a tribute to the photographer and botanist Ch'ien Lee, whose photos of rare plants are among the best and are even often used by botanists (yes, I am a fan). Nevertheless, until its description, this \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e has no scientific name and the epithet \"chienlii\" should be put in quotation marks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e originates from the south of the island of Borneo, specifically the sub-district of Nanga Mahap, Sekadau Regency (Indonesia). It grows on shady, consistently slightly moist, and rather stony slopes between the cracks of large boulders in clay, moss, and foliage. It was first cultivated in 2017 by the Indonesian plant collector Antoro, after whom it is also named.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt grows to about 40 to 50 cm tall, even larger in nature, and, depending on growing conditions, has dark green to completely black, hairy leaves that can reach about 30 cm long and 20 cm wide. The leaves are rather thin. It does not belong to the so-called \"Jewel Alocasias\" with thick, hard leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe upper sides of the leaves are highly metallic glossy and covered with numerous tiny tubercles (bumps), each bearing a hair. The numerous leaf veins are also prominent. From below, the leaves are even more hairy and partly black, partly deep violet. Fresh leaves are more intensely green and darken over time. The very dark color develops only with low light and good conditions. With plenty of light, the leaves are rather dark green and purple underneath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe petioles are dark red to purple and have a few black, glossy glandular spots. The flowers are white.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"9cm square pot","offer_id":56319078072697,"sku":"Alo024-9","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"14cm round pot","offer_id":56319078105465,"sku":"Alo024-14","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-chienlii-Antoro-Velvet-09.jpg?v=1768923617"},{"product_id":"alocasia-x-bambino-arrow","title":"Alocasia × 'Bambino Arrow'","description":"\u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e × 'Bambino Arrow', often simply called \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bambino' or 'Dwarf Amazonica', is a dwarf variety, likely a mutation of the very popular \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e × Amazonica. It is probably a hybrid with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/alocasia-longiloba\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia longiloba\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e . It has somewhat narrower, more elongated leaves than its larger relative, but only reaches a maximum height of about 30 cm. The leaves rarely exceed 12 cm in length and 4 cm in width. It is just as easy to care for as the regular 'Amazonica' and, due to its small size and slow growth, is also ideally suited for smaller terrariums!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a plant approximately 10-15 cm tall in a 9 cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319098454393,"sku":"Alo025","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-x-Amazonica-_E2_80_98Bambino-01.jpg?v=1764914057"},{"product_id":"remusatia-vivipara","title":"Remusatia vivipara","description":"\u003cem\u003eRemusatia vivipara\u003c\/em\u003e , also known as \"hitchhiker's ear,\" is one of the Araceae with the widest distribution. It occurs throughout Southeast Asia, northern Australia, Madagascar, and tropical Africa. This extremely wide distribution, as well as its unusual name, is due to its extraordinary dispersal strategy. It produces stolons that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com\/photos\/226076483\/original.jpeg\"\u003ecurl upwards\u003c\/a\u003e from the ground, bearing numerous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com\/photos\/226076467\/original.jpeg\"\u003etiny tubers\u003c\/a\u003e . These tubers are equipped with barbs and detach at the slightest touch. Animals passing by these stolons carry the tubers in their fur or feathers for hundreds of kilometers. It thus spreads in a manner similar to burrs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe plant itself resembles a common elephant's ear ( \u003cem\u003eColocasia esculenta\u003c\/em\u003e ). It doesn't grow quite as large, with leaves reaching \"only\" about 1 meter in length and a height of 80 to 150 cm. Unlike the common elephant's ear, it doesn't grow exclusively in particularly damp areas or even in water. In nature, it is most often found as an epiphyte, but sometimes also terrestrially. Similar to the elephant's ear, \u003cem\u003eRemusatia\u003c\/em\u003e also undergoes a period of winter dormancy, during which it retreats into its underground tuber. Its flowers are yellow and appear in spring before the leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These are the overwintering tubers for sale here, not the tiny propagating tubers!","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Stolone","offer_id":56319117197689,"sku":"Rem001-S","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10-20 g","offer_id":56319117230457,"sku":"Rem001-10","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"20-30 g","offer_id":56319117263225,"sku":"Rem001-20","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Remusatia-vivipara-04.jpg?v=1764915165"},{"product_id":"alocasia-bisma-platinum","title":"Alocasia 'Bisma'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bisma' is an undescribed \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e from Indonesia, probably originally from West Kalimantan (Borneo). 'Bisma' is just a collector's or location name here and not part of the species name (it doesn't have one yet). So there is no \"\u003cem\u003eAlocasia bisma\u003c\/em\u003e\". A cultivar of it is also offered as \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Platinum'.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a medium-sized species and resembles \u003cem\u003eAlocasia regina\u003c\/em\u003e. It grows to about 50 cm tall. The leaves are up to approx. 30 cm long and 20 cm wide and are peltate as young leaves, but not as adult leaves. Their basic color is a glossy silver, with slightly darker leaf veins. The leaves are generally rounder and thinner than those of the similar \u003cem\u003eAlocasia regina\u003c\/em\u003e. It also differs significantly from the more commonly offered \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/alocasia-baginda-silver-dragon\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia baginda \u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Dragon'\u003c\/a\u003e, due to its more uniform and glossy silver coloring. From below, the leaves are pale red. This is how you can distinguish it, even as a small plant, from Alocasia 'Silver Dragon', whose leaves are always green underneath. The petioles are light green with red speckles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flowers are white and usually appear in groups of three or four, one after the other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive an almost mature plant 20 to 30 cm tall in a 14 cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319143543161,"sku":"Alo026","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-Bisma-02.jpg?v=1768923617"},{"product_id":"alocasia-micholitziana-frydek-variegata","title":"Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia micholitziana\u003c\/em\u003e originates from the Philippines, where it is found on the island of Luzon and its surrounding smaller islands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe form offered here has contrastingly variegated leaves with sharply defined white areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia micholitziana\u003c\/em\u003e grows in rainforests, often in clearings and along paths at an altitude of approximately 1200 -1500 m. This species is common and widespread and likely occurs over a wider altitude range than the few available locality data suggest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a large species, growing up to about 1.50 m tall, but usually remains smaller. The leaves can grow up to about 60 cm long and 30 cm wide. Typically, however, it only reaches about 50 to 60 cm in height, with leaves approximately 40x20 cm in size. Like most \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e, it carries only a few leaves at a time, about 4 to 7. The fresh leaves are light green, becoming progressively darker over time. In a shady location, the leaves become velvety black, making the white veins stand out extremely prominently. One of the most beautiful Alocasias. The leaves also feel velvety!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe inflorescences have a white spathe and usually appear singly in cultivation, though up to 4 inflorescences simultaneously are possible in larger specimens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe species is quite variable in nature, and there are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5ecee8ccbaacf76f4d3ca700\/f01d85aa-6f83-47d9-a604-f06615eb7b8a\/micholitziana.PNG\"\u003eseveral cultivated forms\u003c\/a\u003e of it, all looking slightly different.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most well-known (and perhaps also most beautiful) form today is a rather small form with comparatively broad and very dark, almost black leaves and white veins. This form, which has been cultivated since the 1980s, is correctly named 'Green Velvet'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe epithet 'Frydek', actually a misspelling of 'Freydyk', refers to a gold-variegated cultivar that emerged from 'Green Velvet', but is now used for all variegated forms of \u003cem\u003eA. micholitziana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Green Velvet', including the white-variegated form offered here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"9cm square pot","offer_id":56319146426745,"sku":"Alo027-9","price":21.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm round pot","offer_id":56319146459513,"sku":"Alo027-12","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-micholitziana-Variegata-02.jpg?v=1768923617"},{"product_id":"alocasia-chaii","title":"Alocasia chaii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia chaii\u003c\/em\u003e originates from Sarawak, Borneo (Malaysia).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a small species, growing to only about 40 cm in height, but usually remaining even smaller. The leaves grow to about 25 cm long and 15 cm wide. The petiole attaches near the center of the leaf (peltate), and the leaves are exceptionally hard and robust. They have a uniform silvery-white color with subtly highlighted veins. From underneath, the leaves are light green with prominent red glands on the leaf veins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe petioles are green with fine red dots and are very finely hairy. The mature, pink \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cate-araceae.myspecies.info\/file\/616\"\u003einflorescences\u003c\/a\u003e with orange berries are also particularly beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe true \u003cem\u003eAlocasia chaii\u003c\/em\u003e is practically unavailable commercially. Most offerings for \u003cem\u003eA. chaii\u003c\/em\u003e are other species, which is why an image search yields many different-looking plants. However, our plants are indeed \u003cem\u003eA. chaii\u003c\/em\u003e and conform to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cate-araceae.myspecies.info\/node\/2093\"\u003especies description\u003c\/a\u003e and also to the few \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cate-araceae.myspecies.info\/file\/669\"\u003eimages from nature\u003c\/a\u003e that exist of the species.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant, approx. 10 to 15 cm tall in a 9 cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319153635705,"sku":"Alo028","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-chaii-05.jpg?v=1768923617"},{"product_id":"alocasia-brancifolia","title":"Alocasia brancifolia","description":"\u003cem\u003eAlocasia brancifolia\u003c\/em\u003e originates from New Guinea and the northern Moluccas.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt is a large species, growing to about 100 to 150 cm tall, but usually remaining somewhat smaller. The leaves grow to approximately 50 cm long and 30 cm wide. They are very distinctive, deeply divided (pinnate), and reminiscent of fern fronds. Each leaf has up to 9 separate segments per side, which are only about 1 to 3 cm wide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The leaf stalks are light\/dark green striped and spotted, resembling \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/alocasia-zebrina\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia zebrina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As the species ages, it develops an upright \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5ecee8ccbaacf76f4d3ca700\/1628619915038-8PUKI3E00PJ7E5MBEENZ\/66526921_10216859535615376_7836646127700017152_o.jpg\"\u003etrunk\u003c\/a\u003e and can thus reach a significantly greater overall height.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt differs from the similar \u003cem\u003eAlocasia portei\u003c\/em\u003e in its spotted petioles (green in \u003cem\u003eA. portei\u003c\/em\u003e ), its more deeply lobed leaves, and details in the flower. Furthermore, it does not grow as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5ecee8ccbaacf76f4d3ca700\/1655254274952-J1NTS2UM38HFADRA1QW7\/Photo+Jun+14%2C+20+46+32.jpg\"\u003elarge\u003c\/a\u003e as \u003cem\u003eA. portei\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong plant, approximately 40 to 50 cm tall in a 14 cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319154323833,"sku":"Alo029","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-brancifolia-02.jpg?v=1768923617"},{"product_id":"alocasia-scalprum","title":"Alocasia scalprum","description":"\u003cp\u003eMy absolute favorite species, along with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/alocasia-azlanii\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia azlanii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is one of the smallest Alocasias, reaching only about 20 to 25 cm in height. The leaves grow to a maximum length of 25 cm (but are usually around 15 cm) and are only about 3 to 5 cm wide. They are very narrow and arrow-shaped, especially on larger plants. The leaves are thickened and leathery, with a strong texture on the upper side due to the primary and secondary veins. On the upper side, they are covered with a thick cuticle (waxy layer on the epidermis), which makes them highly glossy. The color of the leaves varies greatly depending on the location. They develop their most beautiful color in low light. A desaturated dark green with a bluish tint. Due to the color, texture, and gloss, it not only looks like plastic but also feels like it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnfortunately, due to its gloss and dark color, it is very difficult to photograph. It is best to see it in person ;)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts origin is unknown. This species was described after a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pictures.snsb.info\/BSMvplantscoll\/web\/M-0198\/M-0198960_20121115_124445.jpg\"\u003especimen\u003c\/a\u003e that was cultivated in the botanical garden in Munich. Alistar Hay, who described the species, notes that the species is well-known in cultivation in the Philippines and is one of several (but very different-looking) plants from Samar Island. The cultivar that was eventually described as the new species \u003cem\u003eAlocasia scalprum\u003c\/em\u003e was known as \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Samar Lance'. Thus, \u003cem\u003eA. scalprum\u003c\/em\u003e may originate from Samar. To this day, however, it has never been observed in the wild by botanists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a mature plant, approx. 20 cm high in a 14 cm pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note: This species really dislikes being repotted, and a pot size of 14 cm is absolutely sufficient for long-term cultivation!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319154389369,"sku":"Alo030","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-scalprum-04.jpg?v=1768923617"},{"product_id":"alocasia-sinuata","title":"Alocasia sinuata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis species is (presumably) from the Philippine islands of Leyte, Mindanao, and Palawan. Its exact origin is unknown. It is widely cultivated, but no botanical material of it exists directly from nature. Before its description (and partly still today), it was known as \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Quilted Dreams'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a rather smaller Alocasia, growing to about 35cm tall. The leaves reach a maximum length of 27cm (usually closer to 20cm) and are only 10 to 15cm wide. They are rather narrow. The leaf veins are sunken, and the lamina of the leaf bulges between the veins, giving them a three-dimensional structure. The leaves are very hard and waxy. Between the veins, the leaves are light green, while the veins themselves are very dark green to black, which gives the leaf an additional sense of depth. An extremely cool effect that is difficult to convey in pictures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe undersides of the leaves and the petioles are light green.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a strong plant, approximately 20 to 25 cm tall, in a 9 cm square pot or a 10 cm round pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319155077497,"sku":"Alo031","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-sinuata-06.jpg?v=1764916925"},{"product_id":"alocasia-longiloba-watsoniana","title":"Alocasia longiloba 'Watsoniana'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia longiloba \u003c\/em\u003eoriginates from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn nature, it is quite variable in its leaf shape and markings. The 'Watsoniana' form, sometimes described as a separate species but not recognized as such, comes from Borneo, Sumatra, and the Malay Peninsula. It has rounder and glossier leaves instead of the typical, elongated leaves of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/alocasia-longiloba\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003estandard A. longiloba\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt grows impressively large, with leaves over 60 cm long and 30 cm wide. It resembles \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/alocasia-suhirmaniana-suhermania\/\"\u003eAlocasia suhirmaniana\u003c\/a\u003e, but remains somewhat smaller and is also significantly easier to care for (it does not undergo long dormancy periods after flowering and is generally more robust). Especially in very large specimens, the leaf pattern is also slightly different from \u003cem\u003eA. suhirmaniana\u003c\/em\u003e. In mature specimens of \u003cem\u003eA. longiloba\u003c\/em\u003e 'Watsoniana', the white leaf veins dichotomously branch before the leaf margin, which they do not do in \u003cem\u003eA. suhirmaniana\u003c\/em\u003e. However, the species are mainly distinguished by characteristics of their flowers. Those interested can find information about the relevant differences \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cate-araceae.myspecies.info\/node\/3678\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e in the \"Taxonomic Notes\" field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough it remains somewhat smaller than \u003cem\u003eA. suhirmaniana\u003c\/em\u003e, it still grows significantly larger than the similarly looking and very popular \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Polly’. A mature \u003cem\u003eAlocasia longiloba \u003c\/em\u003e'Watsoniana' is a true showpiece in any plant collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a strong plant, approx. 40 to 50 cm high in an 11 cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319155110265,"sku":"Alo037","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-watsoniana-04.jpg?v=1768923617"},{"product_id":"caladium-praetermissum-hilo-beauty","title":"Caladium praetermissum 'Hilo Beauty'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaladium praetermissum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hilo Beauty' (often also sold as just \u003cem\u003eCaladium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hilo Beauty' or even \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hilo Beauty') is most likely not a cultivated variety or hybrid, but actually a natural form. Its origin is presumed to be eastern Brazil (Minas Gerais). The reason this is only presumed is that the species is known almost exclusively from cultivation, and has been for quite some time. It was only described as a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pictures.snsb.info\/BSMvplantscoll\/web\/M-0198\/M-0198950_20121115_122522.jpg\"\u003enew species\u003c\/a\u003e by Bogner and Hetterscheid in 2009 based on a specimen from the Munich Botanical Garden, although it had been in the garden's collection since 1981.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile, there are some pictures that probably \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/static.inaturalist.org\/photos\/270587912\/original.jpeg\"\u003eshow\u003c\/a\u003e the species in its natural habitat. However, it is not clear whether these are natural occurrences or specimens that have \"escaped\" from cultivation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaladium praetermissum\u003c\/em\u003e grows \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bs.plantnet.org\/image\/o\/65c7e1543ce8b8a09d3180c4ec87c80a0d9fe38c\"\u003equite large\u003c\/a\u003e! It reaches a height of 80 to 100 cm, with leaves 40 to 60 cm long and 20 to 30 cm wide. The leaves are matte, velvety, and deep green with individual, sharply defined, light spots. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bs.plantnet.org\/image\/o\/66b6f2b71f2dd065cc14f29bd6e0fe6999453178\"\u003epetioles\u003c\/a\u003e are green with slight striations and individual, reddish-brown spots. Like most \u003cem\u003eCaladium\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCaladium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hilo Beauty' also undergoes a dormant phase in winter. During this time, the leaves die back and it survives as an underground tuber until spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a plant in a 10 cm round pot. Approx. 30 cm high.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319362105721,"sku":"Cal02","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Caladium-Hilo-Beauty-02.jpg?v=1764917233"},{"product_id":"alocasia-tandurusa-jacklyn","title":"Alocasia tandurusa (\"Jacklyn\")","description":"This beautiful \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e is mostly known outside of Southeast Asia as \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e \"Jacklyn\". \u003cstrong\u003eIt has since been described as a new species and now bears the scientific name \u003cem\u003eAlocasia tandurusa\u003c\/em\u003e !\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 paper is freely accessible and available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/374294996_Alocasia_tandurusa_Prameswara_AHay_A_new_bipinnatifid-leaved_species_from_Sulawesi_Araceae_tribe_Alocasieae_Schott_AHay_with_notes_on_tribal_classification_for_the_paraphyletic_grade_of_'Old_World_Col\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This species originates from the \u003cspan class=\"ff2\"\u003eBolaang Mongondow Regency\u003c\/span\u003e in the north of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Its care is similar to other \u003cem\u003eAlocasia species\u003c\/em\u003e from the region, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/alocasia-longiloba\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia longiloba\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003cem\u003eAlocasia balgooyi\u003c\/em\u003e . The north, like most of Sulawesi, is quite mountainous. This suggests that \u003cem\u003eAlocasia tandurusa\u003c\/em\u003e also occurs at higher elevations and tolerates somewhat cooler temperatures than many other tropical plants.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia tandurusa\u003c\/em\u003e grows large. Mature plants reach similar dimensions to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/alocasia-brancifolia\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia brancifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e . It can grow to about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5ecee8ccbaacf76f4d3ca700\/1659734713294-2VNXLMKOAY4HN1CPGD1N\/240820918_403938271088503_7084818953162458081_n.jpg\"\u003e100 to 150 cm tall,\u003c\/a\u003e with leaves that are over \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG-20230804-WA0002.jpg\"\u003e60 cm long and about 30 cm\u003c\/a\u003e wide. The leaf margins are lobed, but not as deeply dissected as in \u003cem\u003eA. brancifolia\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eA. portei\u003c\/em\u003e . The leaf surface is covered with fine, net-like veins that are slightly raised above the leaf surface. Short, transparent, hair-like appendages are attached to these veins, giving the leaf a rough, sandpaper-like appearance. The base color is a rich green, which gradually becomes more yellowish between the veins. The main veins are dark green to black.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe petioles are brown to yellowish, with a distinct, dark pattern that is very similar to the pattern of \u003cem\u003eA. brancifolia\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flowers are rather unremarkable. The spathe is yellow, the spadix white.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia tandurusa\u003c\/em\u003e is certainly one of the most spectacular new discoveries in the aroid world of recent years.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRegarding the name: In Southeast Asia, this species was and is known as 'Tanduk Rusa', which means \"deer antler\" in Indonesian. A very fitting name, we think! 'Tandurusa' is an attempt to Latinize the name and is preferred by Indonesian breeders and collectors. This name has now also been chosen as the official scientific binomial for this species! \"Jacklyn\" is a misspelling of Enjie Jacklin's name. Since 2020, she has run the small nursery \" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JacklinJourney\/\"\u003eGreenwhispers\u003c\/a\u003e \" in Gorontalo, Indonesia. She named this \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e after herself and promoted it online under her name.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"9cm square pot","offer_id":56319370232185,"sku":"Alo032-9","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm round pot","offer_id":56319370264953,"sku":"Alo032-12","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-Tandurusa-05.jpg?v=1768923617"},{"product_id":"alocasia-infernalis","title":"Alocasia infernalis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e was described in 2007 and originates from northern Borneo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere, it grows in depressions and valley bottoms in humid to perpetually humid lowland rainforests on deeply litter-covered sandstone-loam soils in deep shade. It reaches a height of about 50 cm and a width of about 30 cm. In mature plants, the leaves are held upright, making them appear somewhat narrower than in young plants. About 20 cm of the height is accounted for by the petioles and 25 to 30 cm by the leaves. It usually bears only a few leaves (up to 12) at a time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe color of the leaves is unique and special. They are perhaps most reminiscent of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/alocasia-cuprea-red-secret\/\"\u003eAlocasia cuprea\u003c\/a\u003e, but their metallic color is significantly darker and appears \"oily.\" Depending on the viewing angle, the leaves are glossy dark green to bluish or purple. Unfortunately, this is very difficult to capture in pictures. Incidentally, it is not truly \"black\" as it is depicted in many pictures. It has a dark green base tone. The undersides of the leaves are wine red.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe inflorescence is greenish-white.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA truly beautiful species that creates an almost otherworldly look in a shaded location in a rainforest terrarium. We expressly recommend this species only as a terrarium plant! It is not particularly adaptable to environmental conditions that do not match those in its habitat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant of approximately 20 cm height in a 10.5 cm pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319394087289,"sku":"Alo033","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-infernalis-05.jpg?v=1768923617"},{"product_id":"alocasia-chantrieri","title":"Alocasia x 'Chantrieri'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis easy-to-care-for and fast-growing \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e is a hybrid of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/alocasia-cuprea-red-secret\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia cuprea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAlocasia sanderiana\u003c\/em\u003e. It was first cross-bred in 1887 by Adolphe and Ernest Chantrier, who named this hybrid after themselves and their nursery. Since then, this combination of \u003cem\u003eA. cuprea\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003esanderiana\u003c\/em\u003e has been re-crossed multiple times. It is therefore an absolute classic among Alocasias!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e x 'Chantrieri' inherits the characteristics of both parent species. The leaves have a slight metallic sheen similar to \u003cem\u003eA. cuprea\u003c\/em\u003e and the lobed shape and white veins like \u003cem\u003eA. sanderiana\u003c\/em\u003e. Like many primary plant hybrids, it grows faster and is more robust than its parent species (so-called \"hybrid vigor\"), making it very suitable as a houseplant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant of approx. 20 cm height in a 12 cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319401853305,"sku":"Alo034","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-x-Chantrieri-02.jpg?v=1768923616"},{"product_id":"alocasia-melo","title":"Alocasia melo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia melo\u003c\/em\u003e is a small \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e from northern Borneo (Sabah). It grows exclusively on so-called ultramafic soils, which are soils largely composed of volcanic rock with a high proportion of magnesium, iron, and copper. Most plants do not grow on these heavy metal-laden soils, as these metals are toxic to them in such high doses, and only a few adapted plants survive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia melo\u003c\/em\u003e is one of these species, but it does not require such soils to survive in cultivation! It grows well in normal, good substrate (e.g., our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/aroid-mix\/\"\u003eAroid Mix\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/kokos-chips-orchideen-mix-8-16mm\/\"\u003eCoco Chips\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt only grows to about 25 cm tall and typically bears 3 to 4 leaves simultaneously. The leaves are strikingly silvery in color, very hard and leathery, and have a unique, rough texture. These resemble the skin of a cantaloupe melon (\u003cem\u003eCucumeris melo\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecantalupensis\u003c\/em\u003e), and \u003cem\u003eAlocasia melo\u003c\/em\u003e is indeed named after it! \u003cem\u003eAlocasia melo\u003c\/em\u003e grows slowly and is one of the more sensitive \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e species in cultivation. With a little skill, it can also be kept as a houseplant, but we would rather recommend a terrarium or a plant display case for it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant in a 9 cm pot. These young plants usually only have 1 to 2 leaves. 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Therefore, this variety grows very quickly and easily despite the extensive white areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis plant can become quite large and sprawling, but usually remains smaller and grows more slowly in indoor cultivation. Overall, it can reach about 1.80 m in height and up to 1.20 m in width. It is very easy to care for and therefore also suitable for beginners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a vigorous young plant in a 9cm square pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319407456633,"sku":"Alo038","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-macrorrhizos-Splash-02.jpg?v=1768923616"},{"product_id":"alocasia-heterophylla-silver-dragons-breath","title":"Alocasia heterophylla 'Silver' \/ 'Dragons Breath'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia heterophylla\u003c\/em\u003e is a widespread species in the Philippines. The name means \"different leaves\", which is very apt. There are populations of it on practically every island that look slightly different. 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Once they reach a size of about 30 cm, the two species can be easily distinguished by their leaf shape. \u003cem\u003eA. odora\u003c\/em\u003e has a closed sinus, meaning the leaf is closed above the petiole. This is only the case with very young \u003cem\u003eA. macrorrhizos\u003c\/em\u003e plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Alocasia odora 'Batik' is a variegated cultivar of the classic \u003cem\u003eA. odora\u003c\/em\u003e with extensive white areas and spots, which are not pure white but still contain some residual chlorophyll. This gives them a slightly greenish appearance and prevents them from dying off like completely white variegated plants! Therefore, despite the extensive white areas, this variety grows very quickly and easily.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis plant can grow quite large and sprawling, but usually remains smaller and grows more slowly when cultivated indoors. It can reach a height and width of approximately 1.20 m. 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