{"product_id":"alocasia-new-guinea-gold-house-plant-8cm-pot","title":"Alocasia New Guinea Gold House Plant 8cm Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eAlocasia ‘New Guinea Gold’ is an exceptionally eye-catching and uncommon Alocasia prized for its dramatic foliage and rich golden tones. This tropical collector plant produces elongated, arrow-shaped leaves with deep green upper surfaces contrasted by warm golden-yellow to bronze veining and stems. Depending on maturity and growing conditions, the foliage can develop an almost metallic appearance, creating a striking contrast that makes it stand out in any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eNative Alocasia relatives originate from tropical rainforests where they grow in warm, humid environments beneath tree canopies. ‘New Guinea Gold’ carries that same exotic jungle appearance but adds brighter colouration and a more unusual aesthetic. New leaves often emerge with bronze or copper hues before hardening into deeper tones as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eIts upright growth habit and sculptural foliage make it an ideal statement plant for shelves, decorative pots or plant cabinets where its colours can be appreciated up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eLight ☀️\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eBright, indirect light is essential for healthy growth and strong colour development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eIdeal placement:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eEast-facing window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eBright room with filtered sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eNear a south-facing window with sheer curtain protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eToo little light may lead to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eDuller colouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eSmaller leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eSlower growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eLeggy stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eAvoid harsh direct afternoon sun which can scorch foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eWater 💧\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eAlocasia ‘New Guinea Gold’ enjoys lightly moist soil but dislikes sitting in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eAllow the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e2–4cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil to dry before watering thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eGeneral guide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eSpring\/Summer:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 5–8 days\u003cbr data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eAutumn\/Winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 10–14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eConsistency is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eSigns of overwatering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eYellow leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eSoft stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eRoot rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eSigns of underwatering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eCurling leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eCrispy edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eDrooping foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eHumidity 🌿\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003eHigher humidity plays a major role in keeping Alocasias happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eIdeal humidity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003e60–80%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003eHigher humidity encourages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003eBetter leaf unfurling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eLarger foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eReduced browning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003eFaster growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003eHumidifiers or grouped displays work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eTemperature 🌡️\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003eIdeal temperatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003e18–29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eAvoid temperatures below \u003cstrong data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e15°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003eProtect from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eCold windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eDraughts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003eSudden environmental changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eSoil Mix 🪴\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003eUse a chunky, moisture-retentive but airy aroid mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003eRecommended blend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003e40% houseplant compost or coco coir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003e25% orchid bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003e25% perlite or pumice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003e10% worm castings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003eThe goal is moisture retention with excellent airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003eAlocasias are relatively hungry plants during active growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003eFeed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003eEvery 2–4 weeks in spring and summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003eBalanced liquid fertiliser at half strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003eReduce feeding during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2845\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2868\"\u003eDormancy Notes 🌱\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2943\"\u003eLike many Alocasias, growth can slow significantly during cooler periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003eYou may notice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3027\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003eReduced growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003eOlder leaves dropping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3027\"\u003eTemporary dormancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3075\"\u003eReduce watering slightly during these periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3095\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3131\"\u003eRepot every \u003cstrong data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003e1–2 years\u003c\/strong\u003e or when:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3157\"\u003eRoots become crowded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3174\"\u003eGrowth slows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003eWater drains rapidly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3227\"\u003eIncrease pot size gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3232\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3248\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3277\"\u003eUsually propagated through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3291\"\u003eDivision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3326\"\u003eSeparate offsets during repotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3348\"\u003eCorm propagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3372\"\u003eCorms can be rooted in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3436\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3382\"\u003eMoss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3394\"\u003ePerlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3405\"\u003eFluval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3436\"\u003eHumid propagation containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3461\"\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3463\" data-end=\"3483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3463\" data-end=\"3483\"\u003eBrown leaf edges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3524\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3500\"\u003eLow humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3524\"\u003eInconsistent watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3543\"\u003eYellow leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3558\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3558\"\u003eOverwatering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3579\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3579\"\u003eDrooping leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3618\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3596\"\u003eWater stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3618\"\u003eTemperature changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3636\"\u003eSpider mites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003eOne of the most common Alocasia pests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003eSmall leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3695\" data-end=\"3730\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3695\" data-end=\"3730\"\u003eLow light or insufficient feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3735\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3751\"\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3753\" data-end=\"4052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3753\" data-end=\"3772\"\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3783\"\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘New Guinea Gold’\u003cbr data-start=\"3801\" data-end=\"3804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3804\" data-end=\"3819\"\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare tropical foliage plant\u003cbr data-start=\"3847\" data-end=\"3850\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3867\"\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright clumping Alocasia\u003cbr data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"3896\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3896\" data-end=\"3913\"\u003eGrowth speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"3922\" data-end=\"3925\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3925\" data-end=\"3940\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"3956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3956\" data-end=\"3971\"\u003ePet safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic if ingested\u003cbr data-start=\"3989\" data-end=\"3992\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3992\" data-end=\"4009\"\u003eBest display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative planter, shelf or plant cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4312\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAlocasia ‘New Guinea Gold’ brings a rich tropical look with unusual warm-toned foliage that stands apart from more traditional dark-leaved Alocasias. 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