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0Alocasia cuprea (H.Low ex Sankey) K.Koch
- Taxonomy
- Family: Araceae · Genus: Alocasia1
- Native distribution
- Borneo, Pasto, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
9 synonyms
- Alocasia metallica (K.Koch) Hook.
- Caladium cupreum (H.Low ex Sankey) Verschaff.
- Caladium cupreum K.Koch & C.D.Bouché
- Caladium metallicum K.Koch
- Caladium veitchii Hend.
- Caladium veitchii Hend. ex Hook.f.
- Gonatanthus cupreus H.Low
- Gonatanthus cupreus H.Low ex Sankey
- Gonatanthus cupreus K.Koch
Alocasia cuprea is a species of plant in the genus Alocasia native to Borneo. This species derives its name, cuprea, from the unusual coppery appearance of the leaves, which are up to 60 cm long. This color is especially pronounced on juvenile leaves, and the back of the leaf is a deep purple, but there is also a greener leaf form of the plant. While rare in cultivation, A. cuprea has been known outside its native habitat since it was brought to Europe in the 1850s by Thomas Lobb for Veitch Nurseries.
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Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Alocasia cuprea · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Plantas de ocho Biodiverciudades de Colombia - Bioblit) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q15314291 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Alocasia cuprea - Botanischer Garten Freiburg - DSC06286.jpg · CC0
- Wikipedia (en) – Alocasia cuprea · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature18 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Alocasia tip: It often drops leaves in winter – that is rest, not death; water less then.
Alocasia cuprea – what to know
Alocasia cuprea – family: Araceae, genus: Alocasia. Native range: Borneo, Pasto, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 18 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Alocasia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Alocasia cuprea?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Alocasia cuprea need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Alocasia cuprea get?
Keep it above 18 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Alocasia cuprea toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
What members’ data shows
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Questions about this species
Alocasia
Data sources: GBIF.org – Alocasia cuprea (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q15314291 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Alocasia cuprea - Botanischer Garten Freiburg - DSC06286.jpg (CC0) · Wikipedia – Alocasia cuprea (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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