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Believed to be a stunning hybrid of \u003cem\u003eAlocasia melo\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAlocasia reginula\u003c\/em\u003e ('Black Velvet'), this rare plant boasts some of the most dramatic, prehistoric-looking foliage in the entire aroid family. The leaves are incredibly thick, stiff, and deeply corrugated, resembling the rough, leathery scales of a mythical dragon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts striking coloration sets it apart from other Alocasias. The intensely textured leaves emerge a lighter green and mature into a matte, silvery grey-green hue with prominently sunken, dark green veins. Because it belongs to the \"Jewel Alocasia\" category, it maintains a remarkably compact, tidy growth habit, making it an exquisite, sculptural statement piece for terrariums, desktops, and curated plant s\u003cimg\u003ehelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"soiled-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA True Jewel Alocasia\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the towering, giant elephant ears that quickly outgrow your living room, the Maharani is a \"Jewel\" variety. This means it stays inherently small and compact, rarely growing taller than 12 to 14 inches. It channels its energy into producing intricately detailed, long-lasting leaves rather than massive vertical height.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"soiled-green-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Magic of Corms\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneath the soil, this plant grows small, bulb-like structures called corms. If the plant ever undergoes severe stress (like extreme cold or a missed watering) and drops all its leaves, do not throw it away! The corms store energy and will reliably sprout fresh new leaves once optimal conditions (warmth, humidity, and light) are restored.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"soiled-amber-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaution: Toxic to Pets\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all Alocasias, the Maharani contains calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing or ingesting the leaves or stems can cause severe mouth and throat irritation, drooling, and stomach upset. Please keep this rare beauty out of reach of curious cats, dogs, and toddlers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e☀️\u003c\/span\u003eLight\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, indirect light is essential to keep the Maharani compact and to bring out the silvery tones in its leaves. An east-facing window or a spot pulled a few feet back from a south\/west window is perfect. If the light is too low, the stems will stretch (etiolate) and become weak. However, absolutely avoid harsh, direct afternoon sun, which will instantly scorch its thick foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003eWatering\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJewel Alocasias are highly susceptible to root rot and prefer to dry out a bit more than their thinner-leaved cousins. Allow the top 50% of the soil to dry completely before watering. Their thick leaves and stems store a modest amount of water. When you do water, soak it thoroughly, but never leave the pot sitting in a saucer of standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e💦\u003c\/span\u003eHumidity\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is a tropical diva that craves high humidity (60% to 80%+). It thrives beautifully inside glass greenhouse cabinets, terrariums, or near a dedicated humidifier. If your ambient air drops below 50%, you may notice the leaf tips becoming brown and crispy, or new leaves getting stuck while trying to unfurl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003eGrowing Media\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn incredibly chunky, airy, fast-draining aroid mix is critical for preventing root rot. Do not use straight potting soil. Mix equal parts premium indoor potting soil, coarse perlite, orchid bark, and a handful of horticultural charcoal. The roots need to breathe easily, even right after a deep watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"soiled-acc-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"care-icon\"\u003e🌾\u003c\/span\u003eFeeding\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"soiled-acc-det-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasias are heavy feeders when actively growing. Feed every two weeks during the spring and summer using a balanced, water-soluble houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength. Pause fertilization entirely during the cooler winter months when the plant's growth slows down or goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"soiled-issues-label\"\u003eCommon Issues \u0026amp; Quick Fixes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"soiled-issue-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eYellowing Oldest Leaf\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"soiled-issue-det-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the plant pushes out a brand new leaf, and simultaneously the oldest, lowest leaf turns yellow and dies off, don't panic! This is completely normal for Alocasias. They often cycle their leaves, absorbing the energy from an old leaf to fund the growth of a new one. Just let the old leaf dry up and snip it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"soiled-issue-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eSpider Mites (Tiny Webs)\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"soiled-issue-det-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlocasias are notorious spider mite magnets. The deep textures of the Maharani's leaves are perfect hiding spots. If you see tiny, dusty webbing or pale stippling on the leaves, treat immediately. Wipe the leaves down regularly with a damp cloth or neem oil solution as a preventative measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"soiled-issue-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDormancy (Losing All Leaves)\u003cspan class=\"acc-arrow\"\u003e▾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"soiled-issue-det-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf temperatures drop or the environment changes drastically, the Maharani may trigger a natural dormancy period and drop all its foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Soiled","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51702540927297,"sku":null,"price":699.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/9837\/1618\/files\/Alocasia_Maharani_MAIN.png?v=1778205763","url":"https:\/\/www.soiled.in\/products\/alocasia-maharani","provider":"Soiled","version":"1.0","type":"link"}