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At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 7 days
Humidity 60–80%
Temp. 18–29 °C
Habit Rosette
Growth Slow
Care Difficult
Height 25–60 cm
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species Araceae ◉ Verified
Alocasia nebula
Alocasia nebula · Nebula Jewel Alocasia
(al-oh-KAY-see-ah NEB-yoo-lah)
At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 7 days
Humidity 60–80%
Temp. 18–29 °C
Habit Rosette
Growth Slow
Care Difficult
Height 25–60 cm
Add to your collection
Origin & Habitat
Borneo.
Description
Textured grey-green to smoky leaves with darker venation and a cloudy, metallic look.
Compact jewel Alocasia with a short rhizome and upright petioles.
Botanical Notes
nebula refers to cloudy or misty appearance.
Accepted Alocasia species listed by POWO. Collector species with smoky grey-green textured leaves.
Care Guide
Give bright filtered light, warmth, airflow and an airy but moisture-retentive aroid mix. Keep lightly moist while actively growing, but avoid cold wet media.
Repotting
Repot when roots/corms fill the pot, ideally in warm active growth. Keep the corm/crown firm and not buried too deeply.
Feeding
Monthly at quarter to half strength during active growth. Reduce or pause feeding if the plant is resting or semi-dormant.
Common Problems
- Spider mites, thrips, leaf yellowing from overwatering, corm/root rot in cold wet mix, crispy edges from low humidity or missed watering.
Notes & Curiosities
- Named like a space cloud because apparently “grey but gorgeous” needed better marketing.
⚠ Toxicity: toxic to pets, toxic to humans. Araceae plant with insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing can irritate the mouth, throat and digestive tract.