Alocasia cuprea

The Alocasia cuprea is a remarkable specimen that showcases the metallic splendour of nature. This jewel among aroids features thick, shield-shaped leaves with an extraordinary iridescent copper sheen that seems to radiate from within. The surface of each leaf displays an almost mirror-like quality, reflecting light with a lustrous gleam that gives this species its common name, the Mirror Alocasia.

Native to Borneo, this stunning plant presents leaves with pronounced veining that creates intricate patterns across their metallic surface. The upper side of each leaf exhibits colours ranging from deep copper to burgundy, while the undersides reveal a striking reddish-purple hue. The leaves emerge tightly furled, gradually unfurling to reveal their full metallic magnificence, each one adding to the plant's compact but commanding presence.

Features:

• Metallic copper-toned foliage
• Mirror-like leaf surface
• Pronounced venation pattern
• Deep burgundy to copper colouration
• Compact growth habit