{"product_id":"alocasia-longiloba-8cm-pot-10cm-height-house-plant","title":"Alocasia Longiloba 8cm Pot 10cm Height House Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlocasia Longiloba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlocasia Longiloba is an impressive tropical houseplant grown for its elongated, arrow-shaped leaves and elegant, upright form. The dark green foliage often features contrasting pale veins, creating a striking pattern across each leaf. Long, pointed tips and pronounced basal lobes give the foliage a distinctive silhouette, while the undersides can range from light green to rich purple, depending on the form. Its frequently mottled brown leaf stalks add another layer of interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to tropical parts of Asia, this species brings a lush woodland feel to indoor collections. Its leaves rise individually on long stalks, creating an open display that works beautifully as a feature plant. Pair it with softer, rounded foliage to emphasise its angular shape, or display it on its own where the leaf markings can be appreciated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlocasia Longiloba can reach approximately 1.5 metres in favourable tropical conditions, although container-grown houseplants generally remain smaller. Leaf size, colouring and vein contrast naturally vary between plants and as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide bright, indirect light. Position your plant near a bright window with protection from strong direct sunshine, which can scorch the foliage. Deep shade will slow growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the upper layer of compost to dry before watering again. For an established plant in a deeper pot, checking the top 3–5cm is a useful starting point; adjust this for smaller pots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly and let excess water drain away. Keep the root zone lightly moist during active growth, avoiding both prolonged saturation and complete drying. Check the compost before each watering, as light, temperature and pot size affect how quickly it dries. Reduce watering when growth slows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide medium to high humidity. A bright bathroom or a position near a humidifier can help, particularly when central heating dries the air. Keep it away from radiators and maintain gentle airflow around the foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA warm position around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–25°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e suits active growth. Protect the plant from cold draughts, external doors and chilly windows. Stable warmth helps it maintain healthy foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotting mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a moisture-retentive but freely draining houseplant mix. Adding fine orchid bark and perlite to a suitable peat-free compost is a practical way to improve aeration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways use a pot with drainage holes, and empty water from the decorative outer pot after watering. The roots need access to air as well as moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply a liquid houseplant fertiliser during active spring and summer growth, following the manufacturer’s dilution and frequency instructions. Reduce or stop feeding when the plant is resting or producing little new growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepotting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck the roots in spring and repot when they have become crowded. Move up one pot size and refresh the compost, keeping the plant at its previous planting depth. Avoid an excessively large pot, which can leave too much wet compost around the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth may slow considerably during darker, cooler months, and some leaves may die back. Reduce watering to match the plant’s lower demand and pause feeding if growth stops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaf loss does not always mean the plant has died. A firm, healthy underground stem can produce fresh growth when conditions improve. However, check for soft tissue or persistently wet compost rather than assuming every declining plant is dormant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow leaves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Check watering and light levels. Both excessive moisture and drought can cause yellowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown leaf edges:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low humidity may contribute.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine webbing or pale speckling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inspect carefully for spider mites, particularly beneath the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft roots or a deteriorating base:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Persistently wet compost may have caused rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck regularly for mealybugs and aphids too, and isolate plants showing signs of pests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropagation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropagate by separating rooted offsets or growing the small corms sometimes found around the parent plant. Spring and early summer are suitable times. Pot new plants individually and provide warmth, indirect light and carefully controlled moisture while they establish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePet and child safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlocasia Longiloba contains calcium oxalate crystals and is harmful if chewed or swallowed. Keep it away from children and pets. 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