Which Alocasia variety to choose?

The Alocasia genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and sizes. Here is how the Alocasia Lukiwan stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Alocasia Lukiwan (this plant): spectacular silver foliage with dark green veins, compact habit (20 cm). Rare silver version.
• Alocasia Polly (Amazonica): dark green foliage with white-silver veins, compact habit (40 cm). Classic graphic version.
• Alocasia Zebrina: spectacular striped stems, dark green foliage (55 cm). Decorative stem version.
• Alocasia Dragon Scale: thick foliage with silver scale-effect veins (45 cm). Premium textured version.
• Alocasia Silver Dragon: compact metallic silver foliage (25 cm). Compact silver version.
• Alocasia Red Secret: burgundy red foliage turning green (35 cm). Spectacular colorful version.
• Alocasia Bambino Arrow: compact arrow-shaped foliage (40 cm). Elegant compact version.
• Alocasia Cucullata: shiny green heart-shaped foliage, robust (50 cm). Easy green version.
• Alocasia Wentii: bronze green foliage with purple underside (60 cm). Elegant bicolor version.
• Alocasia Lauterbachiana: elegant wavy elongated leaves (65 cm). Elongated graphic version.

Why choose the Alocasia Lukiwan? If you are looking for an Alocasia with spectacular silver foliage and contrasting dark green veins in a compact size, the Lukiwan is the perfect choice. Its unique silver foliage brightens spaces and adds a rare touch of sophistication.

Exposure & location

Alocasia Lukiwan appreciates bright indirect light to maintain its shining silver foliage. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright exposure to preserve its spectacular silver highlights.

• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sun.
• Ideal: desk, shelf, small spaces, bedroom, living room, or room with window without direct sun.
• Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, airy, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: the brighter the light (without direct sun), the more brilliant the silver reflections. In shade, the leaves become greener.

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate; let the top 2-3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 60-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their silver shine.

The Alocasia prefers a slightly moist substrate but never soggy — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.

Decor ideas & plant combinations

With its spectacular silver foliage and contrasting dark green veins, the Alocasia Lukiwan brings a touch of contemporary elegance and freshness to your urban jungle. It creates a bright and sophisticated focal point.

• To pair with: Calathea, Maranta, Fittonia, Peperomia, or other plants with colorful foliage to create a vibrant and sophisticated urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black) or woven basket to highlight the silver foliage.
• Atmosphere: perfect as an accent plant on a desk, shelf, bedroom, or living room to bring a touch of sophistication.

The silver foliage creates a spectacular luminous effect that brightens spaces and adds a touch of contemporary sophistication.

Verdeia Tips

• Provide bright indirect light: to maintain its bright silver foliage.
• Gently wipe the leaves: to preserve their spectacular silver shine.
• Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
• Avoid drafts: Alocasia is sensitive to temperature fluctuations.
• Enjoy its rarity: the Alocasia Lukiwan is an elegant and sophisticated collector's plant.

A true tropical gem, the Alocasia Lukiwan captivates with its spectacular silver foliage and contrasting dark green veins. A rare plant ideal for bringing sophistication and freshness to your urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Alocasia 'Lukiwan'
• Common name: Alocasia Lukiwan, Elephant Ear
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H20 cm
• Adult size: up to 30–40 cm indoors
• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: moderate, let the top 2-3 cm dry out between waterings
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
• Decorative style: Rare / Silver / Sophisticated
• Particularity: spectacular silver foliage, contrasting dark green veins, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, rare collector's plant, compact habit

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the silver reflections and the density of the foliage naturally vary according to growing conditions and the age of the plant.