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Cultivar
Alocasia stingray
The Alocasia 'Stingray' is a bold, architectural tropical plant featuring dark green, heart-shaped leaves that taper into long, slender tails. Its upright growth habit and distinct leaf silhouette provide a sculptural element to any interior space or shaded garden spot. With its dramatic foliage and impressive stature, this plant creates an instant visual focal point.
Alocasia 'Stingray' is a striking tropical plant known for its unique, upward-pointing leaves that resemble the shape of a stingray. Its dramatic architecture makes it a popular centerpiece for indoor foliage collections.
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Plant Profile
Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch the delicate foliage.
Water
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Mature size
3-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide.
Hardiness
Zone 10-12 (Typically grown as a houseplant in cooler climates)
Growth habit
Upright clumping
Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
Good to know
Thrives in high humidity environments; if kept indoors, consider placing it on a pebble tray or near a humidifier during winter months to prevent leaf tips from drying out.
Prefers warm temperatures between 65°F and 85°F; protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F.
Rarely flowers in indoor cultivation; grown primarily for its foliage.
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch the delicate foliage.
Growth rate
Moderate
Fertilizer
Use a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength once a month during the active growing season.
Pruning
Remove yellowing or damaged lower leaves at the base of the petiole to maintain plant vigor and appearance.
Care notes
Thrives in high humidity environments; if kept indoors, consider placing it on a pebble tray or near a humidifier during winter months to prevent leaf tips from drying out.
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
Mature size
3-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide.
Growth habit
Upright clumping
Spacing
2-3 feet apart for optimal airflow and display.
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers in indoor cultivation; grown primarily for its foliage.
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
Hardiness zones
Zone 10-12 (Typically grown as a houseplant in cooler climates)
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures between 65°F and 85°F; protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F.
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
Watering
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Soil
Rich, well-draining, loose peat-based potting mix amended with perlite or orchid bark for aeration.
Soil pH
5.5 - 6.5
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
Container Growing
Excellent for container growing; ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes and use a slightly porous vessel to aid root health.
Family
Araceae
Foliage Look
Glossy, dark green, spade-shaped leaves with distinct, protruding, needle-like tails.
Foliage Rules
Leaves must show the signature 'stingray' tail shape; coloration should be deep, glossy green with paler green veining.
Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable; primarily grown for ornamental foliage.
Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are rarely seen on starter plants and should not be a focal point in imagery.
Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, clumping profile; do not depict as a vining or spreading plant.
Mature Plant Look
Large, upright tropical specimen with deep green foliage standing 3 to 5 feet high.
Mature Stage Morphology
Upright, sturdy petioles supporting broad, deeply veined leaves with distinct long, tapering points.
Morphology Rules
Ensure consistent leaf morphology showing the transition from heart-shape to tapered tail as plants mature.
Plant Faqs
Does Alocasia 'Stingray' need high humidity? Yes, it prefers consistent humidity to keep the foliage looking its best. Is Alocasia 'Stingray' safe for pets? Like many other Alocasias, it contains calcium oxalates and should be kept away from curious pets. Why are the leaf tips browning? Brown tips are often a sign of low humidity or inconsistent watering.
Root Look
Healthy white to light brown fibrous root system appropriate for a tropical plug starter.
Soil Look
Damp, dark, airy, well-structured potting medium with visible particles of perlite or bark.
Starter Stage
Young plants feature smaller, more rounded leaves that gradually develop the characteristic elongated tail as they mature.
Starter Stage Morphology
Soft, fleshy stems with smaller cordate foliage; minimal branching typical of Alocasia juvenile stage.
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 Alocasia 'Stingray' become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor tropical environment you want to create. The defining beauty of this plant is its architectural foliage, featuring deep green, heart-shaped leaves that extend into slender, curving tails. Establish your starter by potting it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, later moving it to an appropriate final container when it has grown. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
The Alocasia 'Stingray' is a distinctive tropical plant prized for its architectural leaf shape. It makes an excellent statement piece for indoor foliage collections and bright, humid spaces.
Youtube Video Title
Growing the Unique Alocasia 'Stingray' Houseplant
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