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ALOCASIA LONGILOBA LAVA KING COBRA
ALOCASIA LONGILOBA LAVA KING COBRA
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Plant Description
Alocasia Longiloba 'King Cobra'
Looking for Alocasia Longiloba 'King Cobra'? This rare cultivar of Alocasia longiloba is one of the more visually arresting plants in the collector community right now — a form that earns its dramatic name through genuinely exceptional patterning rather than marketing hyperbole.
'King Cobra' is distinguished by its intensified serpentine veining — the silver-green venation that longiloba is already known for, amplified and sharpened into bold, snake-like markings across deep green foliage. Layered over this is a green-on-green aurea variegation that creates a molten, shifting quality to the leaf surface — subtle enough to reward close inspection, dramatic enough to stop visitors in their tracks. It's a plant that reveals more the longer you look at it, which is exactly what the best collector specimens do. The relationship to the Longiloba Lava form is clear in the leaf character, but 'King Cobra' pushes that patterning into genuinely distinct territory.
Alocasia longiloba is a robust and rewarding grower, and 'King Cobra' inherits that vigour. Bright indirect light is essential — it's what keeps the aurea expression vivid and the venation contrast crisp. Dial back the light and the patterning flattens; give it the right conditions and every new leaf is an event. High humidity, consistent warmth, and a well-draining chunky aroid mix will keep growth steady and strong. A gentle balanced feed programme through the growing season will support the large, bold foliage this cultivar is capable of producing.
Key features:
- Variegation type — Green-on-green aurea; molten, lava-like patterning across the leaf surface
- Veining — Intensified serpentine silver-green venation; bold snake-like markings
- Leaf form — Elongated, bold; characteristic longiloba shape with enhanced patterning
- Light requirements — Bright indirect light essential for aurea expression and venation contrast
- Humidity — Prefers 60%+ for consistent, vigorous growth
- Growth habit — Strong and rewarding grower; produces impressively marked foliage in good conditions
- Rarity — Rare collector cultivar; limited availability
- Collector appeal — Statement-level patterning on a well-regarded species form
A plant that genuinely justifies the attention it gets in collector circles. Questions before adding 'King Cobra' to your collection? Get in touch — we're always happy to help.
Plant Genus
Lighting Conditions
Alocasia thrive off good lighting. The use of grow lights can help with darker areas of your home.
Humidity & Water
The only rule! Don't over water, keep your substrate moist, not wet. Less is more in every watering. High humidity is essential; aim for 60% or higher. Use a humidifier, pebble tray, or regular misting
Semi Hydro Growing
Using LECA or pon you can grow your plants without soil. Read our blog for more information
Feed Your Plant
Every watering during the growing season (spring & summer) using a water-soluble nutrients
Pet Safety
Alocasia contain insoluble calcium oxalates and can be toxic if ingested by cats, dogs, or children
