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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Alocasia
Cultivar
Alocasia 'Boa'
Alocasia 'Boa'
Cultivar: Boa
The Alocasia 'Boa' is a standout choice for indoor gardeners seeking architectural beauty. Its foliage is notable for its dramatic shape and texture, often featuring elongated leaves that add a modern, tropical aesthetic to any collection. As a member of the Araceae family, it thrives in warm, humid conditions with consistent indirect light.
Alocasia 'Boa' is a striking, rare tropical cultivar known for its unique, elongated foliage and distinctive, serpentine-like stems.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the foliage.
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Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch to dry slightly before watering again.
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Mature size
24-36 inches tall and 24-30 inches wide
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
Clumping tropical perennial
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Growing note
Like many Alocasia, this cultivar is sensitive to cold drafts and low humidity. It prefers a stable environment to prevent foliage stress or dormancy.
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Climate note
Thrives between 65°F and 85°F. Protect from temperatures below 60°F and cold drafts.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers in indoor cultivation. Infrequent spathe and spadix flowers typical of Araceae.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the foliage.
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half-strength every 4-6 weeks during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Prune away yellow or damaged leaves at the base of the petiole to maintain plant health and appearance.
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Care notes
Like many Alocasia, this cultivar is sensitive to cold drafts and low humidity. It prefers a stable environment to prevent foliage stress or dormancy.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
24-36 inches tall and 24-30 inches wide
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Growth habit
Clumping tropical perennial
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Spacing
24 inches
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers in indoor cultivation. Infrequent spathe and spadix flowers typical of Araceae.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12
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Temperature
Thrives between 65°F and 85°F. Protect from temperatures below 60°F and cold drafts.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch to dry slightly before watering again.
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Soil
Well-draining, chunky aroid mix consisting of perlite, orchid bark, and high-quality potting peat or coco coir.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Excellent for container growing. Ensure the pot has drainage holes and is not oversized to prevent moisture retention issues.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Dark green, glossy, elongated, arrow-shaped leaves with prominent veins.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are arrow-shaped and elongated; surface should appear smooth to slightly textured.
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Fruit Flower Look
Typical white-to-green spathe and spadix common to Alocasia, rarely seen indoors.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not depict flowers on juvenile starter plant images.
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Growth Habit Rules
Should maintain an upright, clumping habit; avoid images depicting trailing or vining behavior.
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Mature Plant Look
An architectural, clump-forming plant with dramatic, elongated foliage held on sturdy stems.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Mature plants display larger, more leathery leaves with distinctive veining and sturdy, mottled petioles.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure foliage length to width ratio remains consistent with long-leaf Alocasia types; avoid overly broad or heart-shaped distortions.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does Alocasia 'Boa' need? Bright indirect light is best. Is Alocasia 'Boa' pet safe? No, it is toxic to pets if ingested. Why are my leaves yellowing? Usually a sign of overwatering or poor drainage.
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Root Look
Healthy, firm white or light brown roots if visible in transparent starter containers.
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Soil Look
Dark, airy, chunky substrate with visible pieces of bark and perlite.
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Starter Stage
Small, compact plant with 2-4 juvenile leaves showing the characteristic elongated shape.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are smaller and thinner than mature versions; petiole coloration is less pronounced in young starts.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Alocasia Boa. This is Alocasia Boa, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking tropical beauty become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the vibrant indoor foliage environment you want to create. Its defining characteristic is the dramatic, elongated, glossy foliage and sturdy, architectural stems that bring a sophisticated tropical aesthetic to any room. Establish your starter by potting it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining soil, then move it to a larger permanent container once it matures. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Alocasia Alocasia Boa Rare Aroid Tropical Houseplant Foliage Plant Indoor Gardening Rare Plants Agardeni
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the architectural elegance of Alocasia 'Boa', a rare and beautiful tropical houseplant. Perfect for indoor collections, this cultivar features dramatic, elongated leaves and thrives in warm, consistent environments.
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Youtube Video Title
Alocasia 'Boa' - Rare Tropical Foliage for Indoor Gardens
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