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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Alocasia
Cultivar
Lime Alocasia
Alocasia 'Lime'
Cultivar: Lime
This Alocasia variety is prized for its eye-catching, bright green foliage that adds a refreshing splash of color to any tropical collection. With its characteristic arrow-shaped leaves and dramatic presence, it thrives in warm, humid environments with indirect light. It is an excellent choice for experienced plant enthusiasts looking for unique, colorful foliage to feature in their homes.
Alocasia 'Lime' is a striking tropical foliage plant known for its vibrant, lime-green leaves that bring a bright, exotic touch to indoor spaces.
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Plant Detail
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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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 direct midday sun to prevent leaf scorching.
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Water
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
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Mature size
2-3 feet tall and wide
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
Clumping 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 high humidity levels above 60% to prevent leaf edge browning. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 65°F.
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Climate note
Thrives in temperatures between 68°F and 85°F. Protect from frost and freezing temperatures.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers indoors; when it does, it produces a typical arum-type spathe and spadix. Primarily grown for foliage.
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 direct midday sun to prevent leaf scorching.
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Growth rate
Moderate during the growing season
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half-strength every 4-6 weeks during the spring and summer.
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Pruning
Remove yellow or damaged leaves at the base of the petiole to encourage new growth.
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Care notes
Maintain high humidity levels above 60% to prevent leaf edge browning. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 65°F.
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
2-3 feet tall and wide
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial
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Spacing
2-3 feet
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
Rarely flowers indoors; when it does, it produces a typical arum-type spathe and spadix. Primarily grown for foliage.
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
Thrives in temperatures between 68°F and 85°F. Protect from frost and freezing temperatures.
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 consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
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Soil
Well-draining, airy aroid mix containing bark, perlite, and coco coir.
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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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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Ideal for container growth in well-draining pots. Ensure the container has adequate drainage holes to prevent root rot.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Smooth, light-lime to chartreuse arrow-shaped leaves with a slight sheen.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves should display a consistent light lime-green color; avoid dark green or variegated patterns unless confirmed.
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Fruit Flower Look
Typical pale cream or greenish-white spadix enclosed in a spathe; rarely visible in indoor cultivation.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not depict flowers on juvenile plants; flowers are infrequent and secondary to foliage.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a clumping structure; ensure foliage does not appear sprawling or weak.
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Mature Plant Look
A vibrant, upright clumping tropical plant with striking lime-colored foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Features large, arrow-shaped leaves with distinct veining and a glossy lime-green finish, held on sturdy, fleshy petioles.
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Morphology Rules
Leaf petioles should be sturdy and upright; avoid drooping, leggy, or floppy growth habit.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does Alocasia 'Lime' need? (Bright indirect light is best) Is this plant toxic? (Yes, it is toxic to pets and humans if ingested) Why are the leaf edges turning brown? (Usually due to low humidity or inconsistent watering)
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Root Look
Healthy white roots visible in a well-draining plug or nursery cell.
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Soil Look
Dark, loose, chunky potting mix with visible pieces of bark and perlite.
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Starter Stage
Small starter plants typically have 2-4 juvenile leaves showing emerging lime-green coloration.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves on starter plants are often smaller, thinner, and may appear more rounded than the mature sagittate (arrowhead) shape.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Lime Alocasia. This is Lime Alocasia, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Lime Alocasia become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor tropical environment you want to create. This variety is defined by its vibrant, lime-green, arrow-shaped leaves that bring a bright, exotic finish to any collection. Establish your starter by moving it into a four-inch pot with well-draining mix, then move to a permanent container once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
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Youtube Video Summary
Alocasia 'Lime' is a beautiful tropical houseplant prized for its bright chartreuse foliage. This video covers the essential care needed to help your Alocasia thrive as a vibrant part of your indoor garden.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Vibrant Alocasia 'Lime' Tropical Foliage
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