{"product_id":"alocasia-dark-star-statement","title":"Alocasia Dark Star - Statement","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Alocasia Dark Star is one of the most dramatic and mysterious aroids in the world of indoor plants — a collector's specimen of extraordinary visual power that commands attention the moment it enters any room. Its long, narrow, deeply ridged leaves are an intense, almost black-green in colour — so deep and saturated that in certain light they appear nearly obsidian, with a subtle metallic sheen that gives each leaf a brooding, jewel-like quality unlike anything else in the Alocasia family. The prominent, contrasting pale silver-green veining cuts across this dark surface in bold, architectural lines — creating a dramatic two-toned effect of dark and light that is simultaneously bold and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis specimen is presented in a richly glazed terracotta pot with a distinctive rounded, barrel-like form and a warm amber-brown finish — and the pairing is nothing short of striking. The pot's deep, lustrous glaze and warm earthy tones create a breathtaking contrast against the Dark Star's near-black foliage — dark above, warm below — amplifying the plant's brooding, jewel-like character rather than competing with it. \u003cstrong\u003ePrice is inclusive of both the plant and pot as shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright indirect light; the deeper and more intense the indirect light, the darker and more dramatic the near-black leaf colouration becomes — avoid direct Dubai sun which will scorch the leaves and fade the dark colouring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater when the top inch of soil feels dry; never allow to sit in standing water — root rot develops quickly. Err on the side of slightly drier rather than wetter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoves moderate to high humidity; mist regularly or place on a pebble tray — maintaining humidity helps preserve the extraordinary dark metallic leaf finish in Dubai's dry, air-conditioned interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWell-draining aroid mix with chunky perlite and orchid bark; excellent root aeration is essential for long-term health and optimal leaf colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFeed every two weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength to support steady, healthy new leaf production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove yellowing or damaged leaves to encourage healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product includes the plant and pot as displayed in the image. The listed size includes the total height of the plant with its pot. As a living product, natural variations in size, shape, or fullness may occur depending on the season and growth stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"growhub","offers":[{"title":"120cm - 140cm","offer_id":54013409329470,"sku":"78524","price":734.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4664\/4286\/files\/AlocasiaDarkStar_Statement_-1.jpg?v=1785590894","url":"https:\/\/growhub.ae\/products\/alocasia-dark-star-statement","provider":"growhub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}