{"product_id":"alocasia-venom","title":"Alocasia Venom","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare collector \u003cstrong\u003eAlocasia Venom\u003c\/strong\u003e with dramatic dark foliage, bold contrasting veins, and a highly sculptural leaf shape that gives the plant a striking, almost reptilian appearance. Its deeply textured surface and strong architectural form make it especially appealing to Alocasia collectors looking for something unusual and visually distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Venom’ is valued for its dark, heavily textured foliage and prominent venation. As the plant matures, the leaves can become increasingly dramatic, with pronounced contours and a strong three-dimensional appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a \u003cstrong\u003erooted, established plant\u003c\/strong\u003e. The photos show the \u003cstrong\u003eexact specimen you will receive. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBOTANICAL DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Venom’\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alocasia Venom\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare tropical foliage plant \/ collector Alocasia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, compact to medium-growing Alocasia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green to deep-toned leaves with pronounced texture and contrasting veins\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-variegated cultivar; prized primarily for foliage texture, colour, and form\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooted and established\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exact plant photographed\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY COLLECTORS LOVE ALOCASIA VENOM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasia Venom stands out from more common Alocasia because of its highly textured foliage and dramatic structure. The leaves have a sculptural quality that can look almost metallic or armour-like under strong indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an excellent choice for collectors who prefer dark foliage, unusual leaf texture, and compact statement plants rather than bright variegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCARE GUIDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light. Avoid harsh direct afternoon sun.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the upper portion of the growing medium begins to dry. Avoid keeping the roots constantly wet.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moderate to high humidity, ideally around 60% or higher.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept warm, approximately 18–28°C.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a chunky, well-draining aroid mix with good airflow around the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed lightly during active growth with a balanced fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSHIPPING IN CANADA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are carefully packed to protect foliage and roots during transit. We ship rare plants across Canada, with cold-weather protection used when appropriate during the colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a live plant, minor changes in leaf position, size, or appearance may naturally occur between photography and shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vancouver Rare Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50660857643205,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1261\/9717\/files\/DSC07119.jpg?v=1791610592","url":"https:\/\/vancouverrareplants.com\/products\/alocasia-venom","provider":"Vancouver Rare Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}