{"product_id":"alocasia-amazonica","title":"Alocasia 'Amazonica' ","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"f27ab30f-5ac1-4910-877f-37a228d198c6\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-371\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-688a5245-9f88-8327-b99f-0aa67636faa5-32\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-372\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"fb0289b8-ec19-4d54-b28e-2725b0c12b48\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"313\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\"\u003eAlocasia 'Amazonica'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spectacular and highly decorative houseplant, prized for its deeply veined and strikingly contrasting foliage. Its dark green leaves with prominent white veins and wavy edges give it a graphic and exotic appearance that immediately catches the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"328\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horticultural hybrid of the genus \u003cem data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"366\"\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e , resulting from crosses between species native to Southeast Asia. Despite its name, it is not native to the Amazon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate growth. It develops thick, glossy, arrow-shaped leaves that are very dark green, almost black, with prominent white veins. The leaves are borne on upright petioles, forming a compact and structured plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering is rare indoors. Like other \u003cem data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eAlocasias\u003c\/em\u003e , it can produce an inflorescence composed of a spathe and a spadix, but the plant's main attraction remains its spectacular foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers bright but indirect light. Good light promotes vigorous growth and strong contrasts. Avoid intense direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water moderately, allowing the surface of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings. It appreciates consistent moisture without overwatering. Reduce watering slightly when growth slows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a well-draining potting mix for tropical plants. A mixture enriched with perlite or coconut fiber ensures good root aeration and limits stagnant moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1705\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic if ingested by humans and animals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1650\" data-start=\"1576\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/serreslavoie.com\/collections\/terreau-et-substrat\/products\/terreau-a-hoya\"\u003eOur homemade potting mix for Hoya and Aroids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"plantearium","offers":[{"title":"4.25 inches","offer_id":43038992433213,"sku":"prod","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/9223\/5821\/files\/Alocasia_Amazonica.png?v=1776269551","url":"https:\/\/serreslavoie.com\/en\/products\/alocasia-amazonica","provider":"Serres Lavoie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}