{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/en\/products\/alocasia-scalprum","provider":"Jungle Leaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}