Alocasia Ninja 9cm

🌿 Alocasia ‘Ninja’ Care Guide

The Alocasia Ninja is a sleek, moody, compact Alocasia known for its deep green to nearly black leaves, accented with bold silver veins. Small but powerful, it brings dramatic contrast and a touch of mystery to any plant collection — a perfect choice for fans of darker foliage.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright, indirect light

• Tolerates medium light but grows slower

• Avoid direct sun — dark leaves scorch quickly

💧 Water

• Keep soil lightly moist, not soggy

• Allow the top 2–3 cm to dry between waterings

• Prefers an airy aroid mix (bark + perlite + coco coir)

• Drooping = thirsty

• Yellowing = too much water

🌫️ Humidity

• Loves 60–80% humidity

• Higher humidity keeps the silver veining crisp

• Great for plant shelves, cabinets, and warm rooms

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal range: 20–28°C

• Avoid sudden cold or drafts

• Never below 16°C

🍽️ Feeding

• Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer

• Use a balanced, diluted fertilizer

• Pause feeding in winter

🌱 Growth Tips

• Compact, upright grower — excellent for small pots

• Wipe leaves to enhance the dark sheen

• May enter a light dormancy in cooler months

• Not pet-safe

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

The Alocasia Ninja is bold, brooding, and beautifully compact — a dark-leafed stunner that adds instant edge and depth to any indoor jungle. Perfect for collectors who love moody, dramatic foliage in a small but mighty package. 🖤🌿✨