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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Alocasia
Cultivar
Alocasia 'Scalprum'
Alocasia 'Scalprum'
Cultivar: Scalprum
This rare and striking tropical plant features elongated, lance-shaped leaves with a thick, leathery texture and prominent veins that give the surface a rugged appearance. As it matures, the foliage deepens into a rich, dark olive green, creating a sophisticated and architectural display. Ideal for humid indoor environments, it brings an exotic, textural element to any collection.
Alocasia Scalprum is a highly sought-after aroid known for its distinct, deeply corrugated, dark green, leathery leaves shaped like a blade.
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Plant Detail
A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.
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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.
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Water
Maintain consistent moisture; allow top inch to dry out between waterings. Avoid soggy soil.
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Mature size
1.5 to 2.5 feet tall and wide.
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Hardiness
Zone 10-12
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with an upright, vertical orientation.
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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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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Best suited for experienced collectors; requires consistent high humidity and stable temperatures to maintain its structural foliage integrity.
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Climate note
Prefers 65°F to 80°F; protect from drafts and temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Produces typical aroid inflorescences rarely seen indoors.
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.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer at half-strength during the growing season; reduce in winter.
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Pruning
Remove older, yellowing leaves at the base of the petiole.
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Care notes
Best suited for experienced collectors; requires consistent high humidity and stable temperatures to maintain its structural foliage integrity.
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
1.5 to 2.5 feet tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial with an upright, vertical orientation.
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Spacing
18 to 24 inches 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 aroid inflorescences rarely seen indoors.
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
Zone 10-12
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Temperature
Prefers 65°F to 80°F; protect from drafts and 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
Maintain consistent moisture; allow top inch to dry out between waterings. Avoid soggy soil.
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Soil
Well-draining aroid mix containing orchid 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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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Thrives in well-draining pots; terracotta or ceramic with drainage holes recommended.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Dark green, leathery, elongated leaves with prominent ribbing and a matte surface.
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Foliage Rules
Lanceolate to elliptical leaves; rugose texture; dark green color; no variegation.
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Fruit Flower Look
Nondescript, pale green to cream-colored aroid spathe.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowering is rare; spathes are pale green or cream.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain upright, architectural, clumping habit; never portray as vining.
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Mature Plant Look
An upright, architectural houseplant with leathery, lanceolate foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Large, rigid, blade-like leaves with deeply recessed veins, dark olive-green color, and a leathery, matte surface.
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Morphology Rules
Leaves should appear rigid and structurally sound; avoid drooping visuals.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does Alocasia Scalprum need? It prefers bright, indirect light. Is this plant toxic? Yes, like all Alocasias, it is toxic if ingested. Why are the leaves yellowing? This is often due to overwatering or poor drainage.
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Root Look
Healthy, white, fibrous roots within a porous mix.
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Soil Look
Dark, chunky, well-aerated medium with visible perlite and bark.
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Starter Stage
Compact with smaller, thinner leaves; distinctive corrugation may be less pronounced.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young plants have lanceolate, matte-finish green leaves with less thickness than mature specimens.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Alocasia Scalprum. This is Alocasia Scalprum, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Alocasia Scalprum become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the indoor foliage environment you want to create. The defining feature of this plant is its rigid, blade-shaped foliage with deep, rugged veins and a sophisticated, leathery texture. Establish your starter by repotting it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then move it later to a final container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
The Alocasia Scalprum is a highly desired tropical aroid celebrated for its leathery, blade-like foliage and architectural presence. This plant is a perfect addition for collectors looking to bring unique texture and a sophisticated structure to their indoor tropical space.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Unique Alocasia Scalprum: Rare Aroid Care
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