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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: AlocasiaSpecies: reginul
Cultivar
Alocasia Ninja
Alocasia reginul 'Ninja'
Cultivar: Ninja
Alocasia 'Ninja' is a highly sought-after cultivar characterized by its diminutive, compact size and deeply textured, dark-green to near-black foliage. The prominent silver-white veins create a dramatic contrast against the dark leaf surface, making it an excellent choice for indoor tropical collections. This plant thrives in warm, humid environments with bright, indirect light.
Alocasia 'Ninja' is a compact, stunning tropical foliage plant known for its dark, leathery, heart-shaped leaves with striking light-colored veining.
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Plant Detail
A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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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 sunlight. Avoid direct, harsh afternoon sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly before watering again.
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Mature size
Approximately 12-16 inches tall and wide.
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
Clumping rosette.
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Ensure high humidity to keep foliage healthy and prevent crispy leaf edges.
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Climate note
Prefers temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit and high humidity levels above 60 percent.
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Flower / fruit
Infrequently produces inconspicuous spathe and spadix flowers typical of Araceae, but is primarily grown for its foliage.
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 sunlight. Avoid direct, harsh afternoon sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Growth rate
Slow to moderate.
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Fertilizer
Feed lightly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Remove old, yellowing, or damaged leaves at the base of the petiole to encourage new growth.
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Care notes
Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Ensure high humidity to keep foliage healthy and prevent crispy leaf edges.
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
Approximately 12-16 inches tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping rosette.
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Spacing
12-18 inches apart for container displays.
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
Infrequently produces inconspicuous spathe and spadix flowers typical of Araceae, but is primarily grown for its foliage.
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
Prefers temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit and high humidity levels above 60 percent.
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 never waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly before watering again.
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Soil
Well-draining, loose, aerated potting mix containing peat, perlite, and orchid bark.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Perfect for indoor container gardening; use pots with drainage holes to prevent root rot.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Dark, leathery, heart-shaped leaves with high-contrast, silver-veined texture.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are heart-shaped, peltate, and rugose with distinct light veins on a dark background.
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Fruit Flower Look
Inconspicuous, typical Araceae green-to-cream spathe and spadix structure.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not include flowers on starter plant imagery; they are not a defining feature for juvenile plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a compact, clumping appearance without elongated or stretching stems.
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Mature Plant Look
A neat, symmetrical, compact cluster of dark, heavily-textured heart-shaped leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Upright, compact clump of thick, leathery, rugose foliage with contrasting pale veins.
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Morphology Rules
Focus on the rugose texture and vein contrast; ensure leaf edges remain rounded and heart-shaped.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does Alocasia Ninja need? Provide bright, indirect light away from direct sun. Does this plant like high humidity? Yes, maintain humidity above 60 percent for best foliage growth. How large does Alocasia Ninja get? It stays compact, reaching about 12 to 16 inches in height.
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Root Look
Small, healthy fibrous roots attached to a firm, clean starter corm.
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Soil Look
Dark, loose, organic-rich, well-draining potting medium.
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Starter Stage
Young plant with one or two small, developing leaves showing the characteristic dark color and vein pattern.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Small, dark, heart-shaped juvenile leaves with visible venation patterns emerging from a central corm.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Alocasia Ninja. This is Alocasia Ninja, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking tropical foliage plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor plant collection you want to create. Its defining feature is the deep, dark leaf texture contrasted with brilliant silver veins, creating a dramatic, leathery appearance. Establish the starter plug in a four-inch pot with well-draining mix, then move it later to a final container when the roots are established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
The Alocasia 'Ninja' is a compact tropical gem prized for its deeply textured, dark foliage and prominent veins. Perfect for indoor environments, this stunning cultivar brings unique contrast and beauty to any plant collection.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Alocasia 'Ninja' for Your Tropical Indoor Collection
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