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Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret'
Also Known As
- Alocasia 'Red Secret'
- Red Jewel Alocasia
Plant type
perennial, aroid
size
- H: 8"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 10b-12
Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret' plant details
Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with bronze, purple and red foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret'
- Plant type: perennial aroid
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: evergreen bronze, purple and red
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret'
- USDA Zones: 10b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- bronze
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6'-12'
Width: 5'-10'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - shade
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