Alocasia Red Secret (Elephant Ear) - H35 cm | Pot Ø14 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you care for an Alocasia Red Secret? Bright indirect light is essential, moderate watering with the top few centimeters drying out between waterings, high humidity 60-80% — mist 2 to 3 times a week. Use filtered water to avoid lime deposits that dull the shiny foliage. Fertilize once a month in spring and summer.
Is the Alocasia Red Secret toxic to pets? Yes, like all Alocasias, it contains irritating calcium oxalates and is toxic if ingested by dogs and cats. Keep it out of reach of your pets and young children.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Glossy dark green upper surface • 🔴 Intense purple-red underside • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H35 cm | Pot Ø14 cm • ⚠️ Toxic to animals
The Alocasia Red Secret is a compact tropical plant native to the forests of Southeast Asia. Its foliage plays on two contrasting tones — glossy dark green upper surface and an intense purple-red underside revealed with the slightest leaf movement. A rare and elegant two-tone effect in a compact H35 cm | Pot Ø14 cm size.
Demanding in terms of humidity, but immediately sophisticated in appearance. Please note: toxic if ingested by animals.
Which Alocasia variety should you choose?
The Alocasia genus includes compact varieties and large architectural plants with highly distinctive foliage. Here are the most differentiated profiles:
- Alocasia Red Secret (this plant) — dark green upper surface, intense purple-red underside, H35 cm | Pot Ø14 cm. The only one with such a pronounced two-tone effect.
- Alocasia Bambino Arrow — glossy dark green arrow-shaped leaves with prominent veins, H40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm. The most graphic and dynamic.
- Alocasia Nebula Silver Compacta — metallic silver foliage with nebulous patterns, H30 cm | Pot Ø14 cm. The most sophisticated.
- Alocasia Dragon Scale — textured leaves with silver and green dragon-scale patterns. The most textured and rarest.
- Alocasia Macrorrhiza — very large heart-shaped leaves, imposing H70 cm size | Pot Ø19 cm. The largest.
Other varieties of Alocasia are available — Cucullata, Wentii, Zebrina, Regal Shield and more.
Light & placement
The Alocasia Red Secret needs bright indirect light — this is also essential for its deep purple-red underside to remain intense and high-contrast.
- Ideal light: bright indirect light — near an east- or west-facing window.
- To avoid: direct sun that burns the leaves, excessive shade that diminishes the red underside.
- Temperature: 18–27 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.
- Humidity: ideal ambient humidity of 60–80% — mist regularly or use a humidifier.
- Substrate: light, airy, and well-drained — universal potting soil with perlite.
Place it high on a shelf — viewed from below, the purplish red underside is even more visible and the two-tone effect is fully revealed.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate — let the top 2–3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: approximately once a week in spring and summer, less often in winter.
- Water: filtered water or water left to stand for 24 hours — limescale dulls the foliage.
- Humidity: mist the foliage regularly in dry conditions.
- Drainage: a Pot with drainage holes is essential — the roots quickly rot in waterlogged substrate.
- Fertilizer: diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants, once a month in spring and summer.
In winter, the Alocasia may lose one or more leaves and enter dormancy — reduce watering and wait until spring. The first few days matter: a few simple steps help you welcome a new plant.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The two-tone effect of Alocasia Red Secret is more visible depending on the viewing angle — a plant that reveals itself differently depending on where you stand.
- On a high shelf: viewed from below, the purplish red underside is immediately visible — place it up high to maximize the two-tone effect.
- In an arrangement: pair it with a Calathea with rounded leaves or a trailing Pothos for an effective contrast of shapes and colors.
- Ideal Pot: matte black or anthracite ceramic — the contrast with the dark green and purplish red is striking.
Near a light source shining through the leaves, the red underside shows through slightly on the green leaf blade — a highly decorative translucent effect.
Verdeia Tips
- Humidity is essential — native to humid tropical understories, it quickly suffers from dry air. Mist it 2 to 3 times a week or place a humidifier nearby in winter.
- Winter dormancy is normal — one or more leaves may fall in winter. Reduce watering, maintain light levels, and wait for spring.
- Avoid hard water — it can cause white spots and dull the glossy foliage. Use filtered water or water that has been left to stand for 24 hours instead.
- Repot every year in spring — annual repotting in a slightly larger pot helps maintain active growth and beautifully sized leaves.
- ⚠️ Toxic to animals and humans — contains irritating calcium oxalates. Keep it out of reach of cats, dogs, and young children. In a home with pets, it is best to choose from these pet- and animal-friendly plants.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Alocasia 'Red Secret'
- Common name: Elephant ear, Alocasia Red Secret
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
- Pot diameter: 14 cm
- Approximate height: 35 cm
- Mature size: up to 35–50 cm indoors
- Light exposure: bright indirect light — avoid direct sun
- Watering: moderate — allow the first few cm of soil to dry out between waterings
- Humidity: high (60–80%) essential
- Temperature: 18–27 °C
- Care: moderate (humidity essential)
- Toxicity to animals: toxic if ingested (calcium oxalates)
- Decorative style: Tropical / Mysterious / Urban jungle
- Distinctive features: unique two-tone effect with dark green upper surface / purplish red underside, compact size, possible winter dormancy
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The intensity of the purplish red naturally varies depending on light levels and the season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.