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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Alocasia
Cultivar
Alocasia 'Stingray'
Alocasia 'Stingray'
Cultivar: Stingray
This unique Alocasia features large, mid-green leaves with an elongated, tapering tail that gives the plant its aquatic namesake. The foliage is held on long, speckled petioles, creating a dramatic, upright habit perfect for contemporary interior spaces. As a tropical perennial, it thrives in warm, humid conditions with bright, indirect light.
Alocasia 'Stingray' is a striking tropical foliage plant known for its distinctively shaped, arching leaves that resemble the silhouette of a stingray. It makes an excellent, architectural choice for indoor environments or shaded outdoor tropical displays.
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Plant Detail
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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 light; protect from harsh direct afternoon sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Mature size
3-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
Upright, clumping tropical perennial
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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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Growing note
Maintain consistent humidity levels; this plant performs best in environments where moisture is present to prevent leaf-tip browning. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature drops.
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Climate note
Prefers temperatures between 65°F and 85°F. Protect from frost and temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers in indoor conditions; grown primarily for its unique, ornamental 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 light; protect from harsh direct afternoon sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength during the active growing season, roughly once a month.
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Pruning
Remove older, yellowing leaves at the base of the petiole to encourage new, vigorous growth.
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Care notes
Maintain consistent humidity levels; this plant performs best in environments where moisture is present to prevent leaf-tip browning. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature drops.
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
3-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide
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Growth habit
Upright, clumping tropical perennial
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Spacing
2-3 feet apart
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 conditions; grown primarily for its unique, ornamental 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°F and 85°F. Protect from frost and temperatures below 60°F.
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 of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Soil
Use a light, airy, well-draining potting mix with high organic matter, such as a blend of peat, perlite, and pine 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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Container Growing
Ideal for container culture. Ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes to prevent root rot.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Large, spade-shaped, deep-green, smooth, leathery leaves with a prominent tapering tail.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are broad with a central vein and a distinct, elongated, needle-like tail point. Foliage should not be variegated.
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Fruit Flower Look
N/A
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowering is infrequent and generally not expected on juvenile starter plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, clumping architecture. Do not depict as a vining or trailing plant.
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Mature Plant Look
Architectural, upright foliage plant with large, distinctive stingray-shaped leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Large, upright leaves with a pronounced, thin-tipped tail extending from the base of the leaf blade, supported by sturdy, marbled petioles.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure the leaf tail is clearly defined and the petiole has a slight mottled appearance.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does an Alocasia 'Stingray' need? It prefers bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant green color. Does this plant need high humidity? Yes, high humidity is beneficial for preventing leaf edges from browning.
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Root Look
Healthy white or light tan fibrous root system contained within a starter plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, porous, well-draining peat-based potting substrate.
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Starter Stage
Young plants feature smaller, more heart-shaped leaves that gradually develop the characteristic long-tailed 'stingray' shape as they mature.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Small, compact starter plugs with lush, juvenile green leaves and developing petioles.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Alocasia 'Stingray'. This is Alocasia 'Stingray', available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking tropical foliage become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor growing space you want to create. The defining beauty of this plant is its large, spade-shaped leaves, each ending in a long, elegant tail that gives the plant its distinctive stingray silhouette. Establish your starter plug by moving it into a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining potting mix, and later move it to an appropriate final container when it is well established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the architectural beauty of the Alocasia 'Stingray', a tropical standout for any collection. Learn the best care practices to help your foliage thrive in a home environment.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Unique Alocasia 'Stingray' Tropical Houseplant
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