Alocasia Yucatan Princess Aurea 9cm

🌿 Alocasia Yucatan Princess ‘Aurea’ Care Guide

The Yucatan Princess Aurea is a striking mutation of the classic Yucatan Princess, celebrated for its deep, sculptural leaves splashed with golden-yellow variegation and supported by dramatic burgundy petioles. With its glossy texture, bold structure, and radiant variegation, this plant is truly Royal Jungle Energy.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright, indirect light

• Strong light maintains deep gold variegation

• Avoid harsh direct sunlight — yellow areas scorch easily

• Medium light tolerated but will dull variegation

💧 Water

• Keep soil lightly moist, not saturated

• Let the top 2–3 cm dry before watering again

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

• Drooping leaves = thirsty

• Yellowing or soft stems = too wet

🌫️ Humidity

• Loves 60–80% humidity

• Higher humidity = larger, glossier leaves

• Dry air can crisp variegated edges

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal range: 20–28°C

• Avoid cold drafts, AC vents, or sudden temperature drops

• Never below 16°C

🍽️ Feeding

• Fertilize every 4–6 weeks in spring & summer

• Use a diluted balanced or aroid fertilizer

• Pause feeding in winter

🌱 Growth Tips

• Upright, dramatic grower with thick, glossy leaves

• Wipe leaves to keep that shine and colour contrast strong

• Rotate weekly for even light + balanced variegation

• May go semi-dormant in winter — reduce watering

• Not pet-safe

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

The Yucatan Princess Aurea is bold, radiant, and wonderfully dramatic — a golden-toned Alocasia with rich burgundy stems and sculptural leaves that command attention. Perfect for collectors who love powerful form and vibrant variegation. 💛👑🌿✨