Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux






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Rounded dark leaves give Alocasia 'Balloon Heart' a full, compact presence with strong pale vein contrast. Purple undersides show when the leaves angle away from the pot, creating depth below the dark upper surface. Short petioles gather the foliage into a dense plant, so the broad blade shape stays central to its display. As the leaves harden, the rounded outline and vein grid become clearer across the surface. The plant stays visually full in a small container, with the rounded leaf shape and purple undersides visible from different angles.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~20–35% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 20–28 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Upright clumping herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 50 cm • Max. spread: 40 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Hybrid of Alocasia sanderiana and Alocasia longiloba 'Watsoniana'
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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15°C
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12°C
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Warm summer patio, Sheltered balcony
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