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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Alocasia
Cultivar
Imperial Red Alocasia
Alocasia 'Imperial Red'
Cultivar: Imperial Red
The 'Imperial Red' Alocasia is highly prized for its dark, reddish-purple petioles that provide a vivid contrast to its broad, deep green leaves. This tropical perennial forms a handsome, upright clump, making it an excellent focal point for interior spaces. It thrives in humid conditions and bright, indirect light, rewarding growers with its bold structure and exotic appearance.
Imperial Red Alocasia is a striking tropical plant known for its dramatic, deep-toned stems and lush, pointed foliage. It brings a sophisticated, architectural element to any indoor collection.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Water
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
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Mature size
2-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
upright, clumping tropical perennial
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Maintain consistent humidity levels, as this plant is sensitive to the dry air often found in climate-controlled homes. Avoid drafts and direct exposure to cold air.
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Climate note
Prefers warm temperatures between 65°F and 85°F. Protect from temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Produces typical araceous spathe-and-spadix flowers, though rarely blooms in an indoor environment.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Growth rate
moderate
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer during the active growing season (spring and summer) every 4-6 weeks.
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Pruning
Remove yellowing or damaged leaves at the base of the petiole to maintain plant health and appearance.
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Care notes
Maintain consistent humidity levels, as this plant is sensitive to the dry air often found in climate-controlled homes. Avoid drafts and direct exposure to cold air.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
2-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide
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Growth habit
upright, clumping tropical perennial
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Spacing
2-3 feet apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces typical araceous spathe-and-spadix flowers, though rarely blooms in an indoor environment.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12
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Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures between 65°F and 85°F. Protect from temperatures below 60°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
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Soil
Well-draining, airy, peat or coco-coir based mix with added perlite or bark for aeration.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Thrives in containers with excellent drainage; repot every 1-2 years as the plant outgrows its current vessel.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Deep green, glossy, leathery texture with prominent veins, dark reddish-purple stems.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are broad and sagittate; ensure the red coloration is primarily located on the stems (petioles) rather than the leaf blade.
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Fruit Flower Look
Creamy-white, inconspicuous spathe and spadix typical of Araceae.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers should not be featured on young or juvenile starter plants as they are unlikely to bloom.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a vertical orientation; do not represent as a vining or cascading plant.
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Mature Plant Look
A bold, upright tropical centerpiece with dramatic, dark-stemmed, large-leaved foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Large, arrow-shaped or heart-shaped leaves held on long, sturdy, dark red-bronze petioles, forming a vertical, clumping habit.
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Morphology Rules
The contrast between the dark petiole and the leaf is the primary diagnostic feature for this cultivar.
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Plant Faqs
How often should I water my Alocasia? Keep soil lightly moist, watering when the top inch of soil feels dry. Is this plant toxic? Yes, like most Alocasias, it is toxic to pets if ingested. Why are my leaves yellowing? This is often due to overwatering or poor drainage; ensure the soil is not waterlogged.
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Root Look
Clean, white to tan roots, firm and well-developed within the growing medium.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, well-draining potting mix with visible perlite.
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Starter Stage
Young plants typically have 2-4 leaves with thinner petioles and may show less intense red coloration compared to mature specimens.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Compact, smaller leaves, soft stem tissue, and fine fibrous roots consistent with plug-style propagation.
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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Imperial Red Alocasia. This is Imperial Red Alocasia, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Imperial Red Alocasia become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor growing space you want to create. The defining beauty of this plant is found in the vivid contrast between its broad, deep-green leaves and the striking, dark reddish-purple stems. Establish your starter plug by repotting into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, later moving the plant to a final container location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
The Imperial Red Alocasia is a stunning, dark-stemmed foliage plant perfect for adding an architectural focal point to indoor tropical collections. Learn the essential care tips to maintain its deep color and upright, clumping habit in your home.
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Growing Imperial Red Alocasia: Care and Plant Identification
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