Alocasia Scalprum

Alocasia scalprum is a rare and collectible Alocasia native to the Philippines.

Key features:

• Leaf shape: Long lance-shaped leaves

• Leaf colour: Dark green with metallic sheen

• Texture: Thick, leathery, and slightly corrugated

• Height: Around 1–2 feet indoors

• Growth type: Compact upright plant

Because of its unusual leaf texture and shape, it is popular among rare aroid collectors.

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright indirect light

• Can tolerate filtered sunlight

• Avoid strong direct afternoon sun

Good light keeps the leaves compact and healthy.

💧 Watering

• Keep soil lightly moist

• Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil dries

• Do not let soil stay soggy

Alocasias like consistent moisture but good drainage.

🌿 Soil Mix

Use a loose, airy aroid mix:

• Coco chips / orchid bark

• Cocopeat

• Perlite

• Compost

Example mix:
30% coco chips + 30% cocopeat + 20% perlite + 20% compost

🌱 Fertilizer

• Feed every 3–4 weeks during active growth

• Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength

🌱 Propagation

Usually propagated by rhizome division:

1. Remove plant carefully from pot

2. Separate rhizome offsets

3. Plant in fresh aroid mix