Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Araceae
Alocasia puncakborneensis
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Alocasia puncakborneensis
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~20–35% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–26 °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: 55 cm • Max. spread: 30 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 puncakborneensis
Alocasia puncakborneensis is a compact species from Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo. Its bright green, glossy leaves have a fine raised network across the surface, with small veins standing slightly above the blade. Even young plants show this net-like leaf texture clearly.
Several leaves rise close together from a short, compact base. Leaf shape varies naturally: some blades are more ovate, while others look partly shield-like or slightly arrow-shaped. Mature leaves can reach around 35 cm long and 11–12 cm wide, with slim pale green petioles and glossy green blades.
Raised green leaves from Puncak Borneo
Alocasia puncakborneensis comes from the Puncak Borneo area in the Penrissen Range of Sarawak. It is linked with humid upper hill forest on hard sandstone, where plants root around shaded rock, humus pockets and mineral surfaces.
Use a snug, warm pot and an airy mix that drains freely. Fine mineral pieces hold some moisture around the roots while keeping air around the rhizome.
Warm, snug pot care
- Light: Give bright indirect light. Steady brightness keeps the petioles shorter and the raised leaf texture stronger.
- Watering: Water when the upper part of the mix has dried, then drain fully. The mix should become evenly moist without staying heavy.
- Substrate: Use a fine airy mix with mineral structure. Small bark, pumice, lava rock, perlite and a small moisture-retentive fraction suit the compact root system.
- Temperature: Aim for 18–28 °C during active growth. Keep the pot away from cold shelves and cold windowsills.
- Humidity: Around 60–80 % helps new leaves expand without dry edges. Air movement still matters, especially in cabinets.
- Feeding: Use a diluted balanced fertiliser while the plant is actively producing leaves and roots.
Choosing the right pot size
Keep Alocasia puncakborneensis in a pot close to the size of its root system. Oversized pots stay damp too long around the short rhizome and can soften the base. Repot when roots reach the pot edge, watering becomes difficult to balance, or the mix has broken down. A small increase in pot size is usually enough.
Dividing the rhizome
Propagation is by rhizome division when the plant has enough growth points to divide safely. Each division needs roots, firm rhizome tissue and a visible active point. Small pieces are easy to lose if they dry too far or sit wet, so keep them warm, lightly humid and in a fine airy mix until new growth starts.
Mineral mixes for puncakborneensis
This species suits mineral-leaning mixes well because its natural background is linked with shaded sandstone, humus pockets and open mineral surfaces. Semi-hydro can work for established plants if the reservoir is shallow, the rhizome stays above the wettest zone and the root area stays warm. Fresh divisions establish in a lightly moist airy mix until they have rooted properly.
Leaf and base warning signs
- Yellow lower leaf: One ageing leaf can be normal if the base is firm and new growth continues.
- Soft base: Check pot size, drainage and substrate smell. Soft tissue at the base usually means the root zone has stayed too wet or too cool.
- Crisp tips: Look at humidity, heat near glass, salt build-up and sudden dry-downs.
- Small new leaf: Improve warmth and filtered light first. Feed only once the plant is rooting strongly.
- Pest marks: Mites and thrips can hide along the raised veins and undersides. Inspect the leaf channels and new growth regularly.
White spathes and red berries
Mature plants can produce small white spathes. If pollinated, they can form scarlet berries. Indoors, you will usually notice the bright green textured leaves long before any flowers appear.
Toxicity and handling
Alocasia puncakborneensis is toxic if ingested. Keep it away from pets and young children, and wash your hands after cutting or dividing the plant.
Puncakborneensis name
Alocasia puncakborneensis was described by S.Y. Wong and P.C. Boyce in 2020. The name refers to Puncak Borneo, the locality linked with the species, with the suffix “-ensis” meaning “from” or “originating in”.
A small warm pot makes watering easier and keeps the short base firm.
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