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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
Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct midday sun which can scorch the foliage.
Water
Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged; ensure excellent drainage.
Mature size
3-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide
Hardiness
10-12
Growth habit
Clumping, upright perennial
Plant type
tropical foliage plant
Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
Good to know
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.
Prefers warm temperatures consistently above 65 degrees Fahrenheit; protect from frost and cold air.
Rarely flowers in indoor conditions; grown primarily for its dramatic foliage.
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct midday sun which can scorch the foliage.
Growth rate
Moderate
Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength monthly during the active growing season.
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.
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
Mature size
3-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide
Growth habit
Clumping, upright perennial
Spacing
2-3 feet
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers in indoor conditions; grown primarily for its dramatic foliage.
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
Hardiness zones
10-12
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures consistently above 65 degrees Fahrenheit; protect from frost and cold air.
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
Watering
Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged; ensure excellent drainage.
Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix amended with perlite or orchid bark for aeration.
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.
Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable as the plant is grown for ornamental foliage.
Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are infrequent and not a primary feature; do not include in starter plant imagery.
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.
Mature Stage Morphology
Forms a tight clump of long, upright, deeply veined leaves with distinct wavy margins and dark purple undersides.
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.
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.
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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Youtube Video Summary
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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