The Alocasia ‘Nairobi Night’ is a beautiful houseplant that can add a touch of the tropics to any room. It has dark green leaves with striking silver markings and pink petioles that give it an elegant look. This plant does best in medium to bright light levels and requires moist but not wet soil. It is native to Africa and needs warm temperatures to thrive, so it is best suited for homes in tropical or subtropical climates. It’s typical for Alocasia ‘Nairobi Night’ to shed leaves and recover from their corms.

Care Tips

Give the plant moderate amounts of water and avoid letting the soil become completely dry
Keep the plant in a warm, shady spot and avoid exposing it to direct sunlight
Fertilize the plant every other week with a balanced houseplant fertilizer
Repot the plant every 2-3 years into a pot that is only slightly larger than the current pot

NOT PET FRIENDLY: May be toxic to dogs and cats according to the ASPCA

Every plant is unique, and yours will have its own distinct form, size, and character; thus you should expect some variation from the photographs. This plant is sold in a 4″ nursery container.