Alocasia Cupria ‘Red Secret’

Alocasia Cuprea ‘Red Secret’ — Rare Collector’s Metallic Foliage Houseplant

Bring dramatic elegance into your home with the Alocasia cuprea ‘Red Secret’, a striking tropical species featuring mirror-like metallic leaves with coppery tones and rich purple undersides. This showpiece plant is prized for its sculptural form, unique foliage texture and collector appeal.

Why You’ll Love It:

• The species name cuprea refers to the plant’s distinctive copper-sheen leaves—especially vibrant when new and then deepening in tone as they mature.

• Leaves display an almost “jewel-like” gloss and bold veins, making this Alocasia a standout in any indoor plant collection.

• Compact for a tropical Alocasia (indoors typically 12-18 inches tall), yet with enough presence to act as a focal point.

• Collectible and rare, perfect for plant lovers looking for something a little exotic and elegant.

Key Features:

• Botanical Name: Alocasia cuprea

• Common Name: ‘Red Secret’ or “Mirror Plant”

• Size at maturity (indoors): ~30-45 cm (12–18 in) tall and wide. 

• Leaf Coloration: Copper / bronze top surface, rich purple underside. 

• Toxicity: Contains calcium oxalate crystals — keep out of reach of pets and children. 

Care Instructions:

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sun that can scorch leaves. East or north-facing windows with filtered light work best. 

• Watering: Water when the top inch (2–3 cm) of soil is nearly dry. Do not let the soil remain soggy — overwatering invites root rot. 

• Soil & Drainage: Use a well-aerated, fast-draining potting mix (for example: peat or coco-coir + bark/perlite). Good airflow around roots is critical. 

• Humidity & Temperature: Thrives in higher humidity (60 %+) and warm conditions (ideally 65-85 °F / 18-30 °C). Keep away from cold drafts and dry heating vents. 

• Feeding: During active growth (spring through early fall), feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer every 4–6 weeks. Skip or reduce feed in winter when growth slows. 

• Repotting: Repot only when clearly root-bound, since this species prefers to stay somewhat snug. When repotting, do so in spring and choose just one size up. 

• Common Issues:

  • Yellowing lower leaves may indicate over-watering or low light.

  • Crisp brown edges: often caused by low humidity.

  • Pests: watch for spider mites, thrips, mealybugs — keep foliage clean and monitor regularly.

Shipping & Arrival Notes
Your plant will arrive in a 6″ growers pot, ready for its new home. Since each leaf pattern and metallic sheen is unique, no two are exactly alike. A little soil shifting during transit is normal — please unpack promptly and check your plant within 24 hours.

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