{"product_id":"alocasia-nebula-silver-compacta-14cm-30cm","title":"Alocasia Nebula Silver Compacta (Elephant Ear) - H30 cm | Pot Ø14 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"alocasia-nebula-silver-compacta\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Metallic silver foliage • 🎨 Unique nebula-like patterns • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Regular watering • 📏 H30 cm | Pot Ø14 cm • ⚠️ Toxic to animals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Nebula Silver Compacta\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tropical plant native to the forests of Southeast Asia. Its heart-shaped leaves with metallic silver tones, crossed by contrasting dark veins, give it an almost mineral look — each leaf is unique in its patterns. Compact size H30 cm | Pot Ø14 cm, ideal for a shelf or desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eDemanding in light and humidity, but immediately offers a sophisticated decorative effect. Note: toxic if ingested by animals. Discover it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alocasia\"\u003eAlocasia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- QUELLE VARIÉTÉ D'ALOCASIA CHOISIR ? --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\" id=\"varietes-alocasia\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Alocasia variety to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alocasia genus is divided between large architectural varieties and small compact varieties with highly detailed foliage. Here are the most distinctive compact profiles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Nebula Silver Compacta\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — metallic silver foliage with nebula-like patterns, H30 cm | Pot Ø14 cm. The most sophisticated and metallic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-silver-dragon\"\u003eAlocasia Silver Dragon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — silver scaly-textured foliage, H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm. The most textured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-bambino-arrow-14cm-40cm\"\u003eAlocasia Bambino Arrow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark green arrow-shaped leaves, H40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm. The most graphic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-red-secret-14cm-35cm\"\u003eAlocasia Red Secret\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves with coppery red undersides, H35 cm | Pot Ø14 cm. The most colorful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-lukiwan\"\u003eAlocasia Lukiwan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very compact dark green foliage, H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm. The smallest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eOther XXL varieties are available in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alocasia\"\u003efull collection\u003c\/a\u003e — Regal Shield, Gageana California, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- EXPOSITION \u0026 EMPLACEMENT --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Nebula Silver Compacta\u003c\/strong\u003e needs bright indirect light to maintain the metallic shine of its foliage — this is its main requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light — near an east- or west-facing window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct sunlight that burns delicate leaves, too much shade that hides the silver reflections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–27 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal ambient humidity 60–80% — mist regularly or place on a bed of moist clay pebbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and well-drained — universal potting soil with perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe silver reflections are directly linked to light — the brighter and more indirect the light, the shinier and more contrasted the foliage will be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ARROSAGE \u0026 ENTRETIEN --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026 care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — keep the substrate slightly moist without ever soaking it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 times per week in spring and summer, reduced in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e filtered or left to rest for 24 hours — hard water dulls the silver leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly mist the foliage in dry environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e pot must have drainage holes, empty the saucer after watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e diluted liquid green plant fertilizer, every 2 to 4 weeks in spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their silver shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn winter, the Alocasia may go dormant and lose one or more leaves — this is a normal reaction to low light and cooler temperatures. Reduce watering and wait for warmer days. Check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant care guide\u003c\/a\u003e to get started right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- IDÉES DÉCO \u0026 ASSOCIATIONS VÉGÉTALES --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026 plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metallic silver foliage of the \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Nebula Silver Compacta\u003c\/strong\u003e creates an immediate contrast with green leaves — it doesn’t need to be surrounded to catch the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn a desk or shelf:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a black or anthracite ceramic pot, its silver foliage stands out with striking contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn arrangements:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/philodendron-alocasia-1\"\u003ePhilodendron\u003c\/a\u003e or a dark green Calathea to highlight its silver reflections through contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e matte black, anthracite, or dark gray ceramic — dark tones enhance the silver reflections without competing with them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts cloudy patterns are different on each leaf — a plant that evolves and surprises with every new shoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONSEILS VERDEIA --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight controls the silver shine\u003c\/strong\u003e — without enough bright indirect light, the metallic reflections fade and the foliage dulls. Place it near a bright window upon arrival and do not move it without reason.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity is essential\u003c\/strong\u003e — native to humid tropical understories, it quickly suffers from dry air. Mist 2 to 3 times a week or use a humidifier nearby in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter dormancy is normal\u003c\/strong\u003e — one or more leaves may fall in winter. Reduce watering, maintain light, and wait for spring — the plant will naturally regrow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot every spring\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact Alocasias grow relatively fast. Annual repotting into a slightly larger pot maintains active growth and nicely sized leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Toxic to pets and humans\u003c\/strong\u003e — contains irritating calcium oxalates. Keep out of reach of cats, dogs, and young children. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-dinterieur-et-animaux-guide-complet-pour-une-cohabitation-reussie-et-securisee\"\u003eplants and pets guide\u003c\/a\u003e for suitable alternatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nebula Silver Compacta'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Elephant Ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical forests of Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 40–50 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light — avoid direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — substrate slightly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e high (60–80%) essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–27 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate (light and humidity essential)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity for pets:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested (calcium oxalates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern \/ Sophisticated \/ Contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature:\u003c\/strong\u003e unique metallic silver foliage, different nebula-like patterns on each leaf, possible winter dormancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The intensity of the silver reflections naturally varies depending on lighting conditions and the season.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56715947245833,"sku":"16248","price":14.66,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/alocasia-nebula-silver-compacta-o14-cm-h30-cm-verdeia-5111935.jpg?v=1773163446","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/alocasia-nebula-plata-compacta-14cm-30cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}