Alocasia ‘Nairobi Nights’
Alocasia ‘Nairobi Nights’
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A striking compact Alocasia valued for its deep glossy green foliage highlighted by prominent silver-veined patterns. The plant is further distinguished by its attractive pink petioles streaked with green, giving it a strong ornamental contrast. Its upright, symmetrical growth habit and naturally tidy form make it well suited for indoor feature planting and tropical-style displays.
This variety is known for its vigorous growth and improved resilience compared to similar Alocasia types, producing basal shoots more readily while showing better tolerance to environmental stress. It performs best in warm, humid conditions with bright, indirect light and a free-draining, organic-rich potting mix. Consistent moisture is important, but the soil should never remain waterlogged.

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Mature height
0.6 to 1.2m
Mature width
0.4 to 0.8m
Spacing
0.5 to 1m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Deep glossy green leaves with silver veining and pink petioles with green streak accents
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Rarely flowers indoors; primarily grown for foliage year-round
Sun tolerance
Bright, indirect light
Maintenance
Medium to high maintenance, prefers stable humidity, warmth, and careful watering
Root System
Tuberous/rhizomatous root system, prefers airy, well-drained mix and is sensitive to overwatering