Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux







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Alocasia 'Imperial Red' combines broad, paddle-like leaves with thick red to burgundy petioles that look almost lacquered, giving the plant a grounded, heavyweight presence even before it gets large. The red is not just decorative; it is structural, because the strong petioles are what make the foliage feel carried and upright rather than floppy.
This hybrid background also explains why it wants momentum rather than fuss: bright indirect light, warmth above about 18 °C, a very airy substrate, and a steady but not soggy watering rhythm. When healthy, it grows forward confidently and becomes an excellent bright-room statement plant without needing the silvering, velvet, or variegation that define many other Alocasias. Let roughly the upper half of the mix dry between waterings, avoid oversizing the pot, and keep the roots active rather than cold and wet.
It suits growers who want a bolder, more architectural aroid with real weight in the stems.
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Water
Water when ~40–60% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–29 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
terrestrial herb
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 90 cm • Max. spread: 80 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Alocasia
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Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
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