Alocasia heterophylla 'Metallic Blue' Nephrolepis producing horizontal to arching spikes

producing horizontal to arching spikes densely set with medium-sized

Best grown mounted on cork or tree fern to accommodate its upright

making it an excellent choice for collectors seeking impressive crawling plants with dramatic leaf patterns and luxurious texture

an intermediate-warm grower that performs well with stable temperatures year-round

Alocasia heterophylla 'Metallic Blue' Nephrolepis producing horizontal to arching spikesA striking aroid from the cloud forests of Southeast Asia, bearing elongated, arrow shaped leaves with a deeply corrugated surface and a pronounced iridescent sheen. The foliage is held upright on slender petioles, giving the plant a bold, architectural presence suited to collectors of rare Araceae. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which causes bleaching and loss of the metallic sheen. Temperature: 6582F (1828C);