Alocasia ‘Lukiwan’ — Tropical elegance & silver foliage

🌿 Silver foliage • ☀️ Soft light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🏙️ Bright interior

The Alocasia ‘Lukiwan’ is a tropical plant with spectacular foliage, sought after for its large arrow-shaped leaves of deep green with silver reflections. Its compact and elegant form makes it a perfect decorative piece for modern interiors. Each leaf, veined and glossy, captures the light and reflects the contrasts of foliage that is both wild and refined.

Originating from Southeast Asia, this Alocasia adapts perfectly to city life. It instantly transforms a living room corner, an office, or a bedroom into a soothing tropical space, while remaining easy to care for.

☀️ Exposure & location

The Alocasia ‘Lukiwan’ likes soft, filtered light and tolerates partial shade well. It thrives in a bright room without direct sunlight, or near a window filtered by a light curtain.

• Avoid full sun, which burns the delicate leaves.
• Ideal temperature: between 18 °C and 26 °C, without cold drafts.
• Enjoys slightly humid environments: bathroom, kitchen, or living room.

💧 Watering & care

This tropical plant likes a slightly moist substrate, without excess. Weekly watering is sufficient during the growing season; reduce frequency in winter. Preferably use soft, non-calcareous water.

• Water when the surface of the soil is dry to the touch.
• Never leave standing water in the saucer.
• Spray the leaves regularly to maintain tropical humidity.
• Add a mild liquid fertilizer every 2 to 3 weeks in spring and summer.

🌿 Verdeia tips

The Alocasia ‘Lukiwan’ is an expressive plant: its leaves can straighten or tilt slightly depending on the light. A few simple gestures are enough to preserve its beauty and vitality:

• Turn the planter cover every week to balance growth.
• Repot every 12 to 18 months in a draining substrate (potting soil + perlite + coconut fiber).
• Wipe the foliage with a damp cloth to maintain its silver reflections.
• Place a bed of clay pebbles under the planter cover to create a more humid atmosphere.
• Avoid proximity to radiators or overly dry air.

🪴 Decoration ideas & plant pairings

A true plant-sculpture, the Alocasia ‘Lukiwan’ draws the eye without ever dominating the space. In a planter cover made of natural fiber, white ceramic, or terracotta, it creates an elegant and natural contrast.

• Pair it with a Philodendron Birkin or a Calathea Orbifolia for a graphic effect.
• Create a harmonious duo with a Monstera Adansonii or a Zamioculcas.
• In a bright living room or a calming bedroom, it adds a note of tropical freshness.
• Match its silver reflections with natural materials: rattan, linen, light wood, or jute.

⚙️ Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Alocasia ‘Lukiwan’
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
• Type: Tropical indoor plant with decorative foliage
• Pot diameter: Ø12 cm
• Approximate height: 20 cm
• Exposure: Soft light to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate, moist substrate without excess
• Care: Moderate, suitable for attentive amateurs
• Toxicity to animals: Slightly toxic if ingested

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The density, shape, and shades of its foliage naturally evolve according to light and throughout the seasons.