{"product_id":"alocasia-red-secret-14cm-35cm","title":"Alocasia Red Secret (Elephant Ear) - H35 cm | Pot Ø14 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"alocasia-red-secret\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Glossy dark green upper surface • 🔴 Intense purple-red underside • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H35 cm | Pot Ø14 cm • ⚠️ Toxic to animals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Red Secret\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eDemanding in terms of humidity, but immediately sophisticated in appearance. Please note: toxic if ingested by animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- QUELLE VARIÉTÉ D'ALOCASIA CHOISIR ? --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\" id=\"varietes-alocasia\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Alocasia variety should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alocasia genus includes compact varieties and large architectural plants with highly distinctive foliage. Here are the most differentiated profiles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Red Secret\u003c\/strong\u003e (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.\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 — glossy dark green arrow-shaped leaves with prominent veins, H40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm. The most graphic and dynamic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-nebula-silver-compacta-14cm-30cm\"\u003eAlocasia Nebula Silver Compacta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — metallic silver foliage with nebulous patterns, H30 cm | Pot Ø14 cm. The most sophisticated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-dragon-scale-plante-tropicale\"\u003eAlocasia Dragon Scale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — textured leaves with silver and green dragon-scale patterns. The most textured and rarest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/alocasia-macrorrhiza-19cm-70cm\"\u003eAlocasia Macrorrhiza\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very large heart-shaped leaves, imposing H70 cm size | Pot Ø19 cm. The largest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eOther varieties of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alocasia\"\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/a\u003e are available — Cucullata, Wentii, Zebrina, Regal Shield and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- EXPOSITION \u0026 EMPLACEMENT --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Red Secret\u003c\/strong\u003e needs bright indirect light — this is also essential for its deep purple-red underside to remain intense and high-contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal light:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light — near an east- or west-facing window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo avoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct sun that burns the leaves, excessive shade that diminishes the red underside.\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 of 60–80% — mist regularly or use a humidifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, airy, and well-drained — universal potting soil with perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlace it high on a shelf — viewed from below, the purplish red underside is even more visible and the two-tone effect is fully revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- ARROSAGE \u0026 ENTRETIEN --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — let the top 2–3 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately once a week in spring and summer, less often in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e filtered water or water left to stand for 24 hours — limescale dulls the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e mist the foliage regularly in dry conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e a Pot with drainage holes is essential — the roots quickly rot in waterlogged substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants, once a month in spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003ewelcome a new plant\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- IDÉES DÉCO \u0026 ASSOCIATIONS VÉGÉTALES --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-tone effect of \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Red Secret\u003c\/strong\u003e is more visible depending on the viewing angle — a plant that reveals itself differently depending on where you stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn a high shelf:\u003c\/strong\u003e viewed from below, the purplish red underside is immediately visible — place it up high to maximize the two-tone effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn an arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/calathea-maranta-1\"\u003eCalathea\u003c\/a\u003e with rounded leaves or a trailing Pothos for an effective contrast of shapes and colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e matte black or anthracite ceramic — the contrast with the dark green and purplish red is striking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eNear a light source shining through the leaves, the red underside shows through slightly on the green leaf blade — a highly decorative translucent effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CONSEILS VERDEIA --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity is essential\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\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 levels, and wait for spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid hard water\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot every year in spring\u003c\/strong\u003e — annual repotting in a slightly larger pot helps maintain active growth and beautifully sized leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Toxic to animals and humans\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-dinterieur-et-animaux-guide-complet-pour-une-cohabitation-reussie-et-securisee\"\u003epet- and animal-friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Secret'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elephant ear, Alocasia Red Secret\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 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 35–50 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light — avoid direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — allow the first few cm of soil to dry out between waterings\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 (humidity essential)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested (calcium oxalates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ Mysterious \/ Urban jungle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive features:\u003c\/strong\u003e unique two-tone effect with dark green upper surface \/ purplish red underside, compact size, 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 purplish red naturally varies depending on light levels and the season.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56715946787081,"sku":"16204","price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/alocasia-red-secret-oreille-delephant-o14-cm-h35-cm-verdeia-3714591.jpg?v=1772398530","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/alocasia-red-secret-elephant-ear-14cm-35cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}