Alocasia heterophylla 'Metallic Blue' Schomburgkia admired for its impressive floral

admired for its impressive floral displays and vigorous growth

To cultivate this orchid successfully

with the added benefit of air-purifying qualities

while still sharing many characteristics

Alocasia heterophylla 'Metallic Blue' Schomburgkia admired for its impressive floralA striking aroid from the cloud forests of Southeast Asia, bearing elongated, arrow shaped leaves with a deeply corrugated surface and a pronounced iridescent sheen. The foliage is held upright on slender petioles, giving the plant a bold, architectural presence suited to collectors of rare Araceae. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which causes bleaching and loss of the metallic sheen. Temperature: 6582F (1828C);