Alocasia Lukiwan — Elephant Ear — Ø12 cm — H20 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Bright indirect light. Avoid drafts and sudden temperature changes.
Is it a toxic plant? Yes, it contains oxalate crystals that are toxic to animals.
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
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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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Alocasia Lukiwan — Elephant Ear — Ø12 cm — H20 cm
🌿 Spectacular silver foliage • 🎨 Contrasting dark green veins • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Easy to care for • 💨 Air-purifying plant • 🐾 Toxic to pets
Alocasia Lukiwan, also called Elephant Ear, is a rare and elegant indoor plant known for its spectacular silver foliage with contrasting dark green veins that create a luminous and sophisticated effect. This fascinating plant features heart-shaped leaves with a velvety texture and silver highlights that bring a touch of contemporary elegance and freshness to your urban jungle.
Originating from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, Alocasia is a plant from the Araceae family that naturally grows in moist, shaded undergrowth. The 'Lukiwan' variety is particularly appreciated for its unique silver foliage that brightens spaces and its compact habit perfect for small spaces. With a height of 20 cm and a pot diameter of 12 cm, it is perfect for desks, shelves, small spaces, or as a plant accent in your urban jungle. As a bonus, Alocasia is a depolluting plant that purifies the air and brings a sophisticated tropical touch.
Which Alocasia variety to choose?
The Alocasia genus offers a great diversity of shapes, colors, and sizes. Here is how the Alocasia Lukiwan stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Alocasia Lukiwan (this plant): spectacular silver foliage with dark green veins, compact habit (20 cm). Rare silver version.
- Alocasia Polly (Amazonica): dark green foliage with white-silver veins, compact habit (40 cm). Classic graphic version.
- Alocasia Zebrina: spectacular striped stems, dark green foliage (55 cm). Decorative stem version.
- Alocasia Dragon Scale: thick foliage with silver scale-effect veins (45 cm). Premium textured version.
- Alocasia Silver Dragon: compact metallic silver foliage (25 cm). Compact silver version.
- Alocasia Red Secret: burgundy red foliage turning green (35 cm). Spectacular colorful version.
- Alocasia Bambino Arrow: compact arrow-shaped foliage (40 cm). Elegant compact version.
- Alocasia Cucullata: shiny green heart-shaped foliage, robust (50 cm). Easy green version.
- Alocasia Wentii: bronze green foliage with purple underside (60 cm). Elegant bicolor version.
- Alocasia Lauterbachiana: elegant wavy elongated leaves (65 cm). Elongated graphic version.
Why choose the Alocasia Lukiwan? If you are looking for an Alocasia with spectacular silver foliage and contrasting dark green veins in a compact size, the Lukiwan is the perfect choice. Its unique silver foliage brightens spaces and adds a rare touch of sophistication.
Exposure & location
Alocasia Lukiwan appreciates bright indirect light to maintain its shining silver foliage. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright exposure to preserve its spectacular silver highlights.
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sun.
- Ideal: desk, shelf, small spaces, bedroom, living room, or room with window without direct sun.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: light, airy, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.
Verdeia tip: the brighter the light (without direct sun), the more brilliant the silver reflections. In shade, the leaves become greener.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate; let the top 2-3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: enjoys 60-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their silver shine.
The Alocasia prefers a slightly moist substrate but never soggy — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
With its spectacular silver foliage and contrasting dark green veins, the Alocasia Lukiwan brings a touch of contemporary elegance and freshness to your urban jungle. It creates a bright and sophisticated focal point.
- To pair with: Calathea, Maranta, Fittonia, Peperomia, or other plants with colorful foliage to create a vibrant and sophisticated urban jungle.
- Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black) or woven basket to highlight the silver foliage.
- Atmosphere: perfect as an accent plant on a desk, shelf, bedroom, or living room to bring a touch of sophistication.
The silver foliage creates a spectacular luminous effect that brightens spaces and adds a touch of contemporary sophistication.
Verdeia Tips
- Provide bright indirect light: to maintain its bright silver foliage.
- Gently wipe the leaves: to preserve their spectacular silver shine.
- Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and maintain humidity.
- Avoid drafts: Alocasia is sensitive to temperature fluctuations.
- Enjoy its rarity: the Alocasia Lukiwan is an elegant and sophisticated collector's plant.
A true tropical gem, the Alocasia Lukiwan captivates with its spectacular silver foliage and contrasting dark green veins. A rare plant ideal for bringing sophistication and freshness to your urban jungle.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Alocasia 'Lukiwan'
- Common name: Alocasia Lukiwan, Elephant Ear
- Family: Araceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H20 cm
- Adult size: up to 30–40 cm indoors
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
- Watering: moderate, let the top 2-3 cm dry out between waterings
- Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
- Toxicity to animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
- Decorative style: Rare / Silver / Sophisticated
- Particularity: spectacular silver foliage, contrasting dark green veins, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, rare collector's plant, compact habit
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the silver reflections and the density of the foliage naturally vary according to growing conditions and the age of the plant.
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.