Common name: Alocasia Hooded Dwarf
Scientific name: Alocasia cucullata
 
Description: a plant with rich green, heart-shaped leaves with prominent veins and long, green stalks, which can reach heights of 90cm tall. This plant is naturally found growing on dappled forest floors in tropical regions of South-East Asia and prefers to live in moist, humid conditions with bright indirect light. This plant would make a great addition to a rainforest set up used for millipedes, beetles, centipedes, mantids, tarantulas and even amphibians! This plant is relatively low maintenance and will thrive if conditions are right. We do want to mention that some species will nibble on the leaves and roots if planted directly into the tank’s substrate, so bare that in mind when choosing what plant species to use.
 
Place of origin: South-East Asia
Type: perennial, ground cover
Habitat: tropical
Humidity: 60% or more
Lighting: bright, indirect light
Temperature: 18-26˚C
Watering: keep soil constantly moist, not soggy
Soil: moist, well-draining soil
Growth rate: medium
 
Please note: live plants may vary in size and colour to the one pictured here. Although we use natural fertilizers and pest-preventatives to keep our plants happy and healthy, we highly suggest washing the roots thoroughly in distilled water before repotting or placing straight into a set-up.