Korthalsii Jewel Alocasia

Alocasia korthalsii

Korthalsii Jewel Alocasia

4.0 Collector Rating

Quick Facts

growth HabitDwarf, clumping, upright
mature Size25-40cm tall
lightBright indirect light
humidity60% to 80%
temperature18-27°C
difficultyModerate
growth SpeedSlow to Moderate
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Wild Species££ · UncommonLowNative to the primary rainforest understories of Borneo.

Morphology

leaf ShapeSagittate-cordate, thick, velvet
leaf Length15-25cm
leaf Width10-15cm
petiole ColorSlender light green
venationContrasting silver-green primary veins
textureMatte, velvety, thick paper-like
variegationDeep maroon leaf undersides
growth HabitUpright dwarf clumping

About

Alocasia korthalsii is a beautiful jewel Alocasia species endemic to Borneo. It grows in shaded, humid rainforest floors, often on leaf litter over rocky soil. It is admired for its arrow-shaped (sagittate-cordate) foliage. The leaves have a velvety, matte dark forest-green upper surface highlighted by stark, contrasting light silver-green primary veins. The undersides of the leaves are a deep maroon-red, offering a rich botanical texture.

Native Range

Borneo

Collector Popularity Review

Aroid Atlas Collector Review: Alocasia korthalsii (Korthalsii Jewel Alocasia) is ranked as Rare rarity on the market. Rating is calculated based on overall cultivation difficulty, aesthetic appeal, and search popularity among active collectors.

Score: 4.0 / 5.0Based on collector index metrics

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