Just like fruit & veg, plants come in all shapes and sizes. Some might not come top of a beauty contest, but they'll still put a smile on your face for years to come. Our Perfectly Imperfect Plants are exactly that.
They might be a strange shape or have an odd mark, but they're still beautiful. No matter which way these plants grow, or the marks they show, they're still as healthy as every other plant we sell.
What are my imperfections?
- I'm a bit of a strange shape
- Some of my leaves have marks on them
- I'm not quite as red as my siblings
- As I'm not 'perfect', I can't be returned, and I'm not covered by a guarantee
Rosie, an Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret' or Elephant Ear 'Red Secret', is a rare member of the Alocasia family. Her dark red, almost black leaves, have a metallic finish that glistens under light - interestingly cuprea actually means copper in Latin.
If that wasn't enough, Rosie's stems have an almost translucent appearance. Native to the rainforests of Borneo, Rosie is usually found growing under the forest canopy. Her metallic leaves help to absorb any light making its way through the canopy above.
Perfectly Imperfect, Alocasia Red Secret
Rosie prefers bright indirect light to partial shade, without prolonged exposure to direct sun - a touch of morning sunlight however would be welcomed.
If you’re not sure what level of light you have, check the shadows cast by your plant:
- Minimal shadow = lower light
- Half shadow = indirect light
- Full shadow = direct sun