Alocasia odora 'Batik' - 2.5L / 17cm / Medium
$30.00Position & Light
Prefers bright indirect light to maintain strong variegation. Can tolerate gentle morning sun but avoid harsh afternoon sun which may scorch the lighter sections. In New Zealand homes, position near an east facing window or in a bright north facing room set back from direct sun. Lower light may reduce colour contrast.Watering
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth but never waterlogged. Allow the top few centimetres of mix to dry slightly before watering again. Reduce watering frequency in winter while preventing the mix from fully drying out. Ensure excellent drainage to avoid root rot.Humidity
Thrives in moderate to high humidity. While adaptable to average indoor conditions, higher humidity helps prevent browning edges and supports larger leaf development.Soil
Use a rich but well draining mix. A blend of quality indoor potting mix with added bark and perlite works well. Good airflow around the roots is essential.Feeding
Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength. Pause feeding during winter dormancy or slower growth periods.Growth Habit
An upright, clumping grower with large shield shaped leaves emerging from thick stems. Older leaves will naturally yellow and drop as new growth appears.Difficulty
Moderate to advanced. Best suited to growers comfortable maintaining consistent moisture, warmth and strong light.Pet Safety
Toxic if ingested. Contains calcium oxalate crystals that may cause irritation to pets and humans.Plant Size Guide
The plant in the photos is an example and an approximate guide only however we try to show an average sized example. Sizes, flowering state and colours change throughout the seasons and variation will occur. In summer & autumn, plants are often larger or the same size as than the example picture but around winter and spring, they can be a little smaller but still at a size similar to the example. We aim to update the pictures to reflect significant differences.
Plant Heights - because the plant's foliage must fit inside our Plant Cartons, the actual height of a plant's central trunk (meristem) will be shorter than the box it fits in.
Small Plants - 14cm wide nursery pot - 1 Litre volume - Plants fit in a 50cm tall box.
Medium Plants - 17cm wide pots either 2L hanging pot or 2.5L nursery pot - Plants fit in a 75cm tall box.
Large Plants - 25cm wide pot, 10L volume. Plants fit in a 100cm tall box.
XL Plants - Plants over 100cm tall in pot sizes specified, 25cm/10L or greater and are hand delivered within Auckland/Northland only.
Dispatch Times
Plant courier orders are processed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
North Island orders are targeted overnight delivery, South Island orders are sent on a 2-day target but these are not a guaranteed delivery timeframe.
Add 1 extra day after a public holiday as well as for rural addresses or remote towns.
Monday - We send orders placed on previous Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Tuesday - We send Weekend orders from previous Saturday & Sunday.
Wednesday - We send orders placed from Monday & Tuesday.
XL Plants are delivered only within urban Auckland & Whangarei and this service is for non-urgent orders. This excludes satellite destinations such as Beachlands, Pukekohe, Piha, Helensville etc and Whangarei Heads. We may deliver at any time Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday in Auckland and you need to have a sheltered accessible position for us to deliver to.
Plants in Transit
Each Small, Medium & Large plant is individually contained within its own protective cardboard Plant Carton which may be joined to other cartons in your order.
Plants typically take just a day or two to arrive, however they are usually fine in their cartons for 1-2 weeks, and many can go longer, so a few extra days are not usually cause for concern.
Whether it takes 1 or 7 days, let your plant recover from its journey by placing in gentle light and adding a little water and it will be back to its best within a couple of days. Let us know if there are any major issues via the contact page.
