Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
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Alocasia sp. Sulawesi 'Green Carpet'
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Alocasia sp. Sulawesi 'Green Carpet'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~40–60% 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
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 80 cm • Max. spread: 80 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Undescribed Alocasia species from Sulawesi
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 sp. Sulawesi 'Green Carpet'
Alocasia sp. Sulawesi 'Green Carpet' has narrow dark green leaves with strong ribbing and a pronounced midrib. The leaf surface is deeply textured, so the secondary veins form a raised pattern across each blade.
New leaves rise from the base and hold their narrow shape above the pot. As the plant fills out, the dark colour and ridged surface give each leaf clear definition from midrib to margin.
Ribbed dark leaves on upright growth
- Leaf shape: Narrow, lance-shaped green leaves with a pointed outline.
- Texture: Strong ribbing gives the blade a three-dimensional surface.
- Veining: A pronounced midrib and clear secondary veins run through the leaf.
- Colour: Rich dark green foliage with a strongly ribbed surface.
- Growth habit: Upright clumping growth from the base, with no climbing support needed.
- Pot behaviour: The narrow leaves rise above the pot and keep the ribbed surface visible as the plant fills out.
Texture and pot behaviour
Alocasia sp. Sulawesi 'Green Carpet' grows from the base as a compact clumping Alocasia. The leaves stay narrow, and the plant forms upright petioles with a tight clumping base.
The ribbed surface can hold dust along the veins and shows pest marks quickly. A bright filtered position, steady humidity and an airy substrate allow excess water to drain while keeping air around the roots.
Care for Alocasia sp. Sulawesi 'Green Carpet'
- Light: Bright indirect light keeps the petioles upright and reduces scorch risk on the raised leaf surface.
- Substrate: Use a chunky mix with bark, coco chips, perlite or mineral components. The pot should drain quickly after watering.
- Water: Water when the mix is partly dry. The plant needs moisture, but stagnant wet substrate can damage the roots.
- Humidity: Keep humidity around 60–80%, especially while new leaves are opening.
- Temperature: Warm, even conditions are important. Cold wet roots can lead to yellowing and base stress.
- Leaf care: Wipe the ribbed leaves gently so dust does not settle along the raised veins.
Issues on ribbed Alocasia leaves
- Brown leaf edges: Dry air, inconsistent watering or mineral buildup can mark the margins.
- Yellowing leaves: Wet substrate, cold roots or a pot that dries too slowly are common triggers.
- Distorted new leaves: Low humidity during emergence can leave the ribbed surface uneven or creased.
- Pest marks: Thrips and spider mites can show as pale streaks, dull patches or fine speckling between the veins.
- Soft base: A soft base usually means the root area has stayed too wet for too long.
Safety for Alocasia sp. Sulawesi 'Green Carpet'
Alocasia sp. Sulawesi 'Green Carpet' contains calcium oxalate crystals and should be kept away from pets and small children. Chewed leaves or stems can cause irritation, drooling and digestive discomfort.
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