Alocasia UK nursery
VENOM
A dormant corm rather than a growing plant. It arrives in Fluval Stratum, ready to sprout given warmth and humidity. Rooting and first leaves take time, and patience is part of it.
- Variegation
- Variegated
- Available
- –
- Delivery
- Free over £75
Every plant is individual, so leaf count and size vary slightly. Want to see a specific plant before you buy? Message us and we'll send photos.
- Free UK delivery over £75, heat-packed
- Hand-selected and inspected before dispatch
- Covered by our 7-day live arrival guarantee
What collectors say
Care
Light. Bright, indirect light. Variegated tissue carries less chlorophyll and scorches more easily than green, so filter strong sun.
Water and humidity. Keep the substrate evenly moist, never wet. Aim for 60% humidity or higher.
Feeding. A balanced feed programme through spring and summer; ease off in winter.
Dormancy. An Alocasia that drops its leaves in the cold is usually resting, not dead. Keep it warm and barely moist and it will push again.
Delivery and arrival
Plants are dispatched Monday to Thursday only, so they never sit in a depot over a weekend. Every order is sent with a heat pack and packed plastic-free.
Free UK delivery on orders over £75. Unpack on arrival and give your plant a few days of steady conditions to acclimatise.
Every plant is covered by our 7-day live arrival guarantee. If there's a problem, email sales@thealocasiacompany.co.uk within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos. Please don't repot in those first 7 days, as repotting voids the guarantee.
Pet safety
Like all aroids, this plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic if eaten. Keep it out of reach of cats, dogs and children.
About this cultivar
VENOM
Alocasia Venom: Rare Dark Foliage Collector's Houseplant
A dark, dramatic tropical. The Alocasia Venom carries deep, dark foliage marked with bold, contrasting veins that mimic venomous patterning, the mystique that gives this rare cultivar its name.
Why Collectors Seek Out Alocasia Venom
This rare and striking Alocasia cultivar holds deep, dark leaves with unique vein patterns, so each specimen reads as a living work of art. The bold contrasting veins give it an exotic elegance that serious plant enthusiasts prize for its distinctive snakeskin-like appearance and quiet botanical drama.
A Bold Statement Plant for Serious Collections
Suited to seasoned plant collectors after a statement piece with mystique, the Venom brings exotic elegance to an indoor space through its dramatic foliage patterns. It is a considered addition to any serious Alocasia collection, and it shows the range of form found among rare tropical houseplants.
All plants are grown in Fluval Stratum, our preferred early-stage medium for corms and baby Alocasia, held in our 3D printed Corm Keeper stand. Once fully rooted and at juvenile size we repot into our own pon mix, blended from components in our Soil Ninja range.
Key Features:
- Rare cultivar with dramatic dark foliage
- Bold contrasting veins mimic snakeskin patterns
- Each leaf displays unique vein patterns
- A statement plant for indoor spaces
- Exotic elegance with a dark, mysterious character
- A worthwhile addition to serious Alocasia collections
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