Alocasia cuprea Red - Elephant ear
Alocasia cuprea Red - Elephant ear
Alocasia cuprea Red - Elephant ear
Alocasia cuprea Red - Elephant ear
Alocasia cuprea Red - Elephant ear
Alocasia cuprea Red - Elephant ear
Alocasia cuprea Red - Elephant ear
Alocasia cuprea Red
Giant taro, Elephant's ears plant
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Description
The Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret' is sometimes nicknamed 'Metallic Plant' due to the coppery appearance and sheen of its foliage. This variety of Elephant's Ear is an exceptional, sought-afterhouseplant by collectors. Native to the tropical forests of Borneo, this species brings a beautiful touch of exotic sophistication to our interiors.
The Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret' is a perennial with a bushy, upright habit, reaching a height and spread of around 50 cm when grown indoors. Its dimensions may vary depending on growing conditions. Its mature leaves which can measure up to 60 cm in length (including the petiole) feature a dark green upper surface with coppery and metallic reflections, while the underside displays a deep red hue. The prominent veins and three-dimensional texture of the leaves give them a scaly appearance, earning it the nickname 'Dragon Scale Plant'. Their colour evolves over time, shifting from coppery red when they first emerge to green with black reflections.
Indoors, flowering is rare but possible, taking the form of compound inflorescences consisting of a white spadix surrounded by a green spathe.
To thrive, the Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret' requires bright, indirect light, avoiding direct sunlight which could scorch its delicate leaves. It prefers high ambient humidity, around 80% and temperatures between 18 and 25°C. A light, rich, and well-draining substrate is recommended, with regular watering to keep the soil slightly moist, without excess water to prevent root rot.
The Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret' makes a striking addition to modern interiors. It pairs well with other tropical plants that have similar needs. For example, the Calathea 'Crimson' with its vibrant pink foliage, the Philodendron 'Pink Princess' with its green and pink leaves, the Maranta leuconeura with its variegated patterns, and the Ficus elastica 'Burgundy' with its dark, glossy foliage, together create a lush and colourful combination.
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Alocasia
cuprea
Red
Araceae
Giant taro, Elephant's ears plant
Cultivar or hybrid
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Cette plante peut provoquer l'apparition de réactions cutanées indésirables, une atteinte des yeux, ou des difficultés respiratoires si elle est ingérée.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.