{"id":6676,"date":"2025-02-18T00:14:07","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T17:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kla.vn\/?post_type=product&#038;p=6676"},"modified":"2026-09-17T09:20:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T02:20:16","slug":"alocasia-plumbea-nigra","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/kla.vn\/en\/plant\/alocasia-plumbea-nigra-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Alocasia Plumbea Nigra"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to grow and care for Alocasia<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Difficulty of growing taro, alocasia<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6530 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/icon-do-kho-hoi-kho.jpg\" alt=\"alocasia plant\" width=\"800\" height=\"321\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/icon-do-kho-hoi-kho.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/icon-do-kho-hoi-kho-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/icon-do-kho-hoi-kho-768x308.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/icon-do-kho-hoi-kho-150x60.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/icon-do-kho-hoi-kho-696x279.jpg 696w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/icon-do-kho-hoi-kho-600x241.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Difficulty: 4\/6<\/h4>\n<p>Alocasia plants are suitable for people who have experience growing houseplants or know how to care for this type of plant. If you are just starting out, you can try easier varieties like Alocasia Polly or Alocasia Amazonica.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Soil suitable for growing taro and alocasia plants.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6532 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gia-the-mon-ray-alocasia.jpg\" alt=\"Growing medium for taro and Alocasia plants.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gia-the-mon-ray-alocasia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gia-the-mon-ray-alocasia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gia-the-mon-ray-alocasia-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gia-the-mon-ray-alocasia-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gia-the-mon-ray-alocasia-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gia-the-mon-ray-alocasia-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alocasia needs a substrate that drains well, retains moderate moisture, and <strong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"91\">airy<\/strong> to avoid root rot.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Suitable light for taro and alocasia plants.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2841 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/icon-01.png\" alt=\"Suitable light for plants\" width=\"161\" height=\"30\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/icon-01.png 803w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/icon-01-18x3.png 18w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/icon-01-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/icon-01-768x143.png 768w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/icon-01-150x28.png 150w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/icon-01-696x130.png 696w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/icon-01-600x112.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alocasia does not like low light but will not tolerate strong sunlight. It is best to place the plant near a window with indirect light or use a grow light if the indoor light is low.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Suitable temperature for taro and alocasia plants.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-540 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/icon-02-300x56.png\" alt=\"The ideal temperature for the plant.\" width=\"162\" height=\"30\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/icon-02-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/icon-02-600x111.png 600w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/icon-02-768x143.png 768w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/icon-02-150x28.png 150w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/icon-02-696x129.png 696w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/icon-02.png 808w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>Cool temperatures between 18-29\u00b0C will grow well.<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Water for taro and alocasia plants.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-553 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/icon-08-1.png\" alt=\"Water for watering plants\" width=\"161\" height=\"30\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/icon-08-1.png 805w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/icon-08-1-600x112.png 600w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/icon-08-1-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/icon-08-1-768x143.png 768w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/icon-08-1-150x28.png 150w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/icon-08-1-696x130.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alocasia loves high humidity but doesn&#039;t like too much water! \ud83c\udf3f\ud83d\udca7 Alocasia isn&#039;t a water-loving plant as many people mistakenly believe, but it does need a humid environment and proper watering to thrive. Do you see your plant&#039;s leaves turning yellow or wilting? \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Humidity requirements for taro and alocasia plants.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-595 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kla.vn-do-am-icon-300x56.png\" alt=\"Suitable humidity for plants\" width=\"161\" height=\"30\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kla.vn-do-am-icon-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kla.vn-do-am-icon-150x28.png 150w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kla.vn-do-am-icon.png 387w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alocasia needs humidity from <strong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"257\">60-80%<\/strong>, otherwise the leaves are prone to dry edges or wilting. If grown in an air-conditioned environment or dry climate, use a mist sprayer or place the pot on a tray of pebbles with water.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The ideal pH level for taro and alocasia plants.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6533 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ph-cho-cay-alocasia.jpg\" alt=\"Ph for spicy\" width=\"800\" height=\"276\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ph-cho-cay-alocasia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ph-cho-cay-alocasia-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ph-cho-cay-alocasia-768x265.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ph-cho-cay-alocasia-150x52.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ph-cho-cay-alocasia-696x240.jpg 696w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ph-cho-cay-alocasia-600x207.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ideal pH for <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"31\">Alocasia<\/strong> It falls within the range of 5.5 \u2013 6.5, which means it&#039;s slightly acidic to neutral.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Pet-friendly<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6534 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/icon-pet-safe.jpg\" alt=\"Pet-safe tree symbol\" width=\"563\" height=\"100\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/icon-pet-safe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/icon-pet-safe-300x53.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/icon-pet-safe-768x136.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/icon-pet-safe-150x27.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/icon-pet-safe-696x124.jpg 696w, https:\/\/kla.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/icon-pet-safe-600x107.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have a dog\/cat that likes to chew on plants, you should avoid planting Alocasia or take careful measures to protect the plant. \ud83d\udea7\ud83d\udc15\ud83d\udc08<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alocasia Plumbea Nigra has metallic purple-black leaves, glossy and slightly rough leaf surface. The plant has a strong shape, sturdy petioles, dark purple or black depending on the growing environment. With a mysterious and luxurious appearance, this is one of the favorite Alocasia species in unique bonsai collections.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":6684,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[44],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-6676","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-alocasia","first","instock","featured","shipping-taxable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kla.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/6676","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kla.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kla.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kla.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6684"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kla.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6676"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kla.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=6676"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kla.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=6676"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kla.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=6676"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}