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Alocasia Cuprea 4”

Alocasia Cuprea 4”

$24.00 USD
$24.00 USD
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Each plant is unique. Size, shape, fullness, and variegation will vary.

Alocasia cuprea, commonly called mirror plant, is a tropical plant native to Borneo known for its thick, highly reflective leaves with a metallic sheen in shades of deep green, red, and copper. What makes this plant special is its surface—the leaves look almost lacquered or mirror-like, with a rigid, sculpted structure that gives it a bold, high-end appearance.

Light drives both color intensity and leaf structure. Place it in an east or south-facing window where it gets bright, consistent light without direct sun sitting on the leaves. Under grow lights, use 5000K–6500K placed 10–12 inches from the top of the plant. In lower light, the metallic sheen dulls and leaves come in smaller with less defined shape. Strong, even light keeps the leaves thicker, more reflective, and more structured.

Watering and environment need to stay consistent. Keep the soil lightly moist, never soggy and never fully dried out, using a mix of succulent soil, perlite, and orchid bark to maintain airflow. This plant reacts quickly—if leaves collapse or soften while the soil is wet, the roots are staying too saturated. If the surface loses its shine or new leaves are smaller, it’s reacting to light or humidity, not needing more water.

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String of Dolphins 4”

Danielle Gibson
String of Dolphins 4”

Fantastic guide! I changed up my grow room and the plants are thriving! Light and water are key!!! Get this! You won’t regret it!

Katrina
Beginner’s to Houseplants

This girl is thriving! Her leaves are starting to harden and that texture is popping!

Katrina
Alocasia Dragon Scale 4”

My favorite!! This is a MUST HAVE! Already gave me a new leaf and she’s growing fast!

Katrina
Alocasia Dragon’s Breath 4”

I mean, the silver dragon is just STUNNING!

Katrina
Alocasia Silver Dragon 4”

This girlie is GROWIN & GLOWIN!

Katrina
Alocasia Frydek Variegated 4”

Great guide! I had a fungus nat issue but I’m down to only a few left!

Katrina
Fungus Gnat Guide

Simply gorgeous! The metallic leaves are stunning! Already got a new leaf and she’s the biggest one yet!

Katrina
Alocasia Cuprea 4”

The texture of this scalprum is the best! Love it!

Katrina
Alocasia scalprum 4”

Stunning! Some of the leaves looked rough on transport but she’s bouncing back! Packaging was exceptional!

Katrina
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KAREN DICKSON
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Gorgeous!

Absolutely amazed at the care in which this was packaged & shipped! Not a single leaf broken! She is stunning and I can’t wait to see how she does now that she’s home!

Karrie Ruebke
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The 2 plants arrived in perfect condition

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I couldn't be happier. Plant shipped well. Even though it's a 4" plant it's very full. Love it.

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