Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
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Alocasia reginula 'Ninja Tricolor'
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Alocasia reginula 'Ninja Tricolor'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~40–60% dry
Substrate
Fine airy aroid mix • Moisture-buffered • Good drainage
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: 45 cm • Max. spread: 45 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Variegated form of Alocasia reginula; species native to Borneo
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 reginula ‘Ninja Tricolor’
Ninja Tricolor has dark reginula-type leaves with an uneven mix of cream, green and blush tones. Each leaf develops its own pattern, ranging from subtle flecking to larger uneven sections.
It grows from a small central base, with short petioles keeping the leaves close together. The plant stays small and upright, building slowly over time. Because the root system is fine and compact, an oversized pot can stay wet too long around the base.
This plant belongs to the compact Alocasia reginula group, a dark-leaved tropical Alocasia with a small basal habit. The cream, green and blush pattern varies from plant to plant.
Older plants may occasionally produce a small spathe and spadix indoors.
The species name reginula means “little queen”, fitting the small plant size and compact growth.
Care notes
- Give bright, indirect light.
- Keep temperatures around 20–28 °C.
- Maintain humidity near 60–80% with airflow.
- Water once the mix has partly dried.
- Use a fine, airy substrate and a tight pot.
- Delay repotting until roots are active.
Pale areas have less chlorophyll. Stronger green leaves should remain on the plant to support growth.
Common problems
- Brown marks on pale sections: sun, heat or dry air.
- Soft base: check for cold, wet mix around the corm.
- Smaller new leaves: check light, warmth and root activity.
- Drooping in wet soil: check the roots and drying speed before watering again.
- Distorted new leaves: check for thrips and mites.
- Leaves sticking during unfurling: humidity or watering gaps.
Keep space around new leaves as they expand. Tight placement can mark soft new growth.
Safe handling
Cut or damaged tissue can irritate skin and mouth, so keep the plant away from pets and small children.
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.
Alocasia reginula 'Ninja Tricolor'
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