Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Araceae
Alocasia nebula
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Alocasia nebula
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~20–30% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–29 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Upright clumping herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Slow
Max size indoors
Max. height: 50 cm • Max. spread: 40 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Native to Borneo (Sarawak)
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Alocasia nebula
Alocasia nebula is a compact Bornean species with matt grey-green leaves, dark impressed veins and reddish-purple undersides. Its thick, softly textured blades create a clouded surface with strong contrast between the upper and lower sides.
Warm roots, filtered light, higher humidity and an airy substrate are central for this species. The plant stays comparatively compact, but it reacts quickly to cold, wet or compacted root conditions.
Clouded grey leaves and dark venation
- Leaf surface: Matt grey-green blades with a bullate, raised texture and darker veins.
- Undersides: Reddish-purple to dark purple tones beneath the leaf blades.
- Petiole detail: Pale green petioles can show purple dots, marks and raised gland-like texture.
- Growth habit: Compact, thick-stemmed and low-growing, with leaves held close to the plant.
- Leaf shape: Ovate-sagittate leaves, with juvenile leaves sometimes appearing more peltate before mature growth develops.
- Root behaviour: The plant can produce cormels on slender stolon-like growth, so root disturbance should be minimal.
Sarawak limestone-forest conditions
Alocasia nebula is native to Sarawak, Borneo, where it is associated with lowland tropical rainforest floor conditions over limestone. In cultivation, warm roots, filtered light, humid air and an open potting mix keep the root zone active and aerated.
Warm, filtered care for Alocasia nebula
- Light: Use filtered light or bright shade. Over-bright exposure can bleach or scorch the matt grey leaf surface.
- Watering: Keep the substrate lightly moist, then let the top layer begin to dry before the next watering.
- Substrate: Choose a very airy mix with bark, fibre and mineral particles. Dense wet mixes are risky for this species.
- Humidity: Higher humidity reduces stuck new leaves and keeps the bullate surface from crisping at the margins.
- Temperature: Keep warm day and night. Cool, wet roots can lead to sudden collapse.
- Pot handling: Avoid frequent repotting or rough root work, especially when the plant is adjusting after transport.
- Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth; heavy fertiliser is unnecessary for a compact species.
Signals from roots and leaves
- Sudden collapse: The first thing to check is a cold, wet or compacted root zone.
- Bleached patches: Move the plant away from strong sun or very intense grow lights.
- Stuck leaves: Increase humidity and check that the plant is warm enough while new growth expands.
- Dry leaf edges: Usually linked to dry air, irregular watering or airflow that is too harsh around the leaves.
- Pests: Spider mites can settle on textured leaves, so inspect both surfaces regularly.
Safety
Alocasia nebula contains calcium oxalate crystals and can irritate the mouth, throat and skin. Keep it away from pets and children, and handle damaged leaves or cut tissue with care.
Genus and species name
The genus name Alocasia is derived from Greek a-, meaning not or without, and Colocasia, a closely related aroid genus. Alocasia nebula was described by A. Hay and published in Curtis's Botanical Magazine in 2000; the epithet nebula comes from Latin for mist, vapour or cloud.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
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