Alocasia heterophylla 'Metallic Blue' Schomburgkia The quilted leaf appearance and

The quilted leaf appearance and upright growth habit make this variety particularly desirable for collectors seeking unique architectural foliage

while still sharing many characteristics

First published in Bot

Thrives in daytime temperatures of 68-86°F (20-30°C)

To cultivate this orchid successfully

Alocasia heterophylla 'Metallic Blue' Schomburgkia The quilted leaf appearance andA striking aroid from the cloud forests of Southeast Asia, bearing elongated, arrow shaped leaves with a deeply corrugated surface and a pronounced iridescent sheen. The foliage is held upright on slender petioles, giving the plant a bold, architectural presence suited to collectors of rare Araceae. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which causes bleaching and loss of the metallic sheen. Temperature: 6582F (1828C);