RARE LIVE PLANT Alocasia Purpley 2 ft tall - Alocasia amazonica - Elephant ear - African mask - shipped from Florida

Height of the plant I ship is 1-2 ft Combined shipping is discounted First 3 pictures are of one of actual plants I ship. Can grow to up to 3-4 feet in height. While this plant thrives best in outdoor settings, it can also be enjoyed on a covered patio or in a shaded area of your home. With the right conditions and basic care, Alocasia Purpley is a pretty low-maintenance, easy-growing plant. It grows best with lots of filtered or dappled light, moist soil, high humidity, and warm temperatures. Light Alocasia Purpley grows best with bright, indirect light, such as from an east-facing window out of direct sun. In brighter spaces, sheer curtains can help filter harsh sunlight and protect the plant's leaves from sunburn. Too much light can also cause leaves to look washed out and pale. Soil Plant your alocasia Purpley in a rich, well-drained potting soil that contains organic matter to help retain moisture. Water Water your alocasia Purpley so that the soil stays consistently moist. This can be a delicate balance, as soggy soil can lead to root rot, but dry soil can trigger dormancy in the plant. Avoid getting the leaves wet while watering to minimize the risk of plant disease. In winter, when the plant is not actively growing, water just when the top of the soil is beginning to dry out. Temperature and Humidity Alocasia Purpley needs temperatures above 65 degrees or so to thrive. Lower temperatures can damage or kill the plant, so keep it out of cold spaces and drafty areas. A warm space with high humidity provides an ideal climate, making this a great bathroom plant. You can also group alocasia Purpley in the same space with other humidity-loving tropicals and run a humidifier to add moisture to the air. Fertilizer Fertilize your alocasia Purpley regularly during the growing season. Begin feeding the plant with organic houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength every two weeks in spring, then stop fertilizing at the end of summer. Start this routine back up when spring comes around again. Pruning Since alocasia Purpley is pretty slow-growing, especially when kept indoors, pruning is typically not needed to shape the plant or control its growth. Cut back dead or damaged leaves in spring or summer when the plant has the energy to put out new growth. Use sterilized pruners or shears and cut back leaves at the base of the stem. While alocasia Purpley rarely blooms while kept indoors, it's a good idea to prune back any spent flower heads to help promote leaf growth. Height of the plants is measured from the base of the root ball. No refunds, returns or exchanges