ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: AlocasiaSpecies: lauterbaachiana

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Lauterbach Alocasia

Alocasia lauterbaachiana

This striking Alocasia features elegant, upright foliage that brings a bold architectural element to indoor spaces. The leaves are elongated and deeply lobed with a textured, rippled margin, showcasing a rich forest-green surface and a vibrant burgundy-purple reverse. Thriving in warm, humid conditions, it makes an excellent specimen for bright, indirect light environments.

Alocasia lauterbachiana is a distinctive tropical plant known for its long, lance-shaped, wavy-edged leaves with deep green tops and contrasting purple undersides.

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Plant Profile

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Sun

Bright, indirect light; avoid direct midday sun which can scorch the foliage.

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Water

Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged; ensure excellent drainage.

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Mature size

3-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide

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Hardiness

10-12

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Growth habit

Clumping, upright perennial

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Plant type

tropical foliage plant

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Growing note

Provide consistent humidity and warm temperatures to maintain leaf health. Avoid cold drafts and allow the top inch of soil to dry before watering again.

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Climate note

Prefers warm temperatures consistently above 65 degrees Fahrenheit; protect from frost and cold air.

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Flower / fruit

Rarely flowers in indoor conditions; grown primarily for its dramatic foliage.

Growing & Care

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Sun / light

Bright, indirect light; avoid direct midday sun which can scorch the foliage.

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Growth rate

Moderate

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Fertilizer

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength monthly during the active growing season.

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Pruning

Remove yellowing or damaged lower leaves by cutting cleanly at the base of the petiole.

Care notes

Provide consistent humidity and warm temperatures to maintain leaf health. Avoid cold drafts and allow the top inch of soil to dry before watering again.

Size & Habit

How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.

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Mature size

3-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide

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Growth habit

Clumping, upright perennial

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Spacing

2-3 feet

Flower / Fruit

Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.

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Flowering / fruiting

Rarely flowers in indoor conditions; grown primarily for its dramatic foliage.

Climate & Hardiness

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Hardiness zones

10-12

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Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures consistently above 65 degrees Fahrenheit; protect from frost and cold air.

Soil & Water

Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.

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Watering

Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged; ensure excellent drainage.

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Soil

Well-draining, peat-based potting mix amended with perlite or orchid bark for aeration.

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Soil pH

5.5-6.5

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Container Growing

Perfect for containers; ensure the pot has drainage holes to prevent root rot.

Family

Araceae

Foliage Look

Dark green, glossy, elongated, lance-shaped foliage with distinct wavy margins and deep purple undersides.

Foliage Rules

Leaves must be lance-shaped with distinct wavy, ruffled edges and purple undersides; avoid depictions with broad, rounded, or smooth-edged leaves.

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Fruit Flower Look

Not applicable as the plant is grown for ornamental foliage.

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Fruit Flower Rules

Flowers are infrequent and not a primary feature; do not include in starter plant imagery.

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Growth Habit Rules

Maintain an upright, clumping habit; do not depict as a trailing or wide-spreading vine.

Mature Plant Look

Architectural, upright clump of long, dramatic foliage providing height and texture.

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Mature Stage Morphology

Forms a tight clump of long, upright, deeply veined leaves with distinct wavy margins and dark purple undersides.

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Morphology Rules

Focus on the dramatic contrast between the deep green upper leaf surface and the dark purple underside.

Plant Faqs

Does this Alocasia need high humidity? Yes, it thrives in environments with 50-60 percent humidity or higher. How large will this plant get? Indoors, it typically reaches three to four feet in height. Is it toxic? Like other Alocasia species, it is toxic if ingested and should be kept away from pets.

Root Look

Healthy white to pale brown fibrous roots within a firm, intact growing plug.

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Soil Look

Dark, loose, peat-based potting mix with visible perlite or bark particles.

Starter Stage

Young starter plants feature several smaller, developing leaves that show the characteristic lance shape and initial purple coloration on the undersides.

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Starter Stage Morphology

Leaves are narrower and softer than mature specimens; stems are slender and green with purple flecking.

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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Lauterbach Alocasia. This is Lauterbach Alocasia, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Lauterbach Alocasia become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor tropical environment you want to create. These dramatic plants are defined by their long, lance-shaped leaves with beautiful wavy margins and rich, deep purple undersides. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with well-draining mix, then move it to a larger permanent container when it has outgrown the starter stage. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Alocasia lauterbachiana is a stunning choice for indoor tropical collections, valued for its dramatic lance-shaped leaves and deep purple undersides. Learn how to grow this architectural plant to add vertical interest to your home.

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Growing Alocasia lauterbachiana: A Striking Tropical Foliage Plant

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