Alocasia brancifolia Nishihira Starter Plants (2 Live Bare Root) - Tropical Aroid

About This Plant

Alocasia brancifolia, commonly known as Nishihira, is a tropical aroid prized for dramatic ornamental foliage and pronounced veining. This listing features two live starter plants of Alocasia brancifolia 'Nishihira'.

The plants are rhizomatous and can produce new growth from healthy rhizomes. They prefer bright, indirect light and thrive in a chunky, well-draining aroid potting mix. Mature plant photo is provided for reference only.

What You Will Receive

2 live starter plants of Alocasia brancifolia 'Nishihira' with fully established root systems. The listing notes that leaf loss may occur during shipping and that plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season and conditions. Plants are shipped in a protective soil pod, which should remain undisturbed during acclimation. The actual plant size and appearance may vary from the mature reference photo.

• Includes: 2 live Alocasia brancifolia 'Nishihira' starter plants
• Scientific name: Alocasia brancifolia 'Nishihira'
• Rooting status: Fully established root systems
• Shipped in a protective soil pod (verify shipping method before publishing)
• Rare collector Alocasia with distinctive ornamental foliage
• Some leaf loss during shipping is normal
• Rhizomatous plant capable of producing new growth from healthy rhizomes
• Light: Bright, indirect light
• Soil: Chunky, well-draining aroid potting mix

• 2 Live Alocasia brancifolia 'Nishihira' starter plants
• Protective soil pod

Common Name: Alocasia Nishihira
Scientific Name: Alocasia brancifolia 'Nishihira'
Plant Type: Tropical Aroid Houseplant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Pale green to cream spathe; ornamental green foliage
Sunlight: Bright, indirect light
Soil: Rich, chunky, well-draining aroid potting mix
Water: Keep soil evenly moist while allowing excess water to drain
USDA Zone: 9–11

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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