Cyrtosperma johnstonii 'Black Jack'
The foliage of Cyrtosperma johnstonii, also known as Alocasia ‘Black Jack’, is completely enticing. Bright green leaves are slightly textured, while deep red venation makes for a rather atmospheric look, sitting atop dark stripy stems.
Watering
In S/S water when 20% of the top soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 70%.
Light requirements
Bright, indirect.
Feed
Use a houseplant fertiliser every 2 - 4 weeks from April - October.
Repotting
Repot roughly every 1-1.5 years. Use a well draining house plant compost with added draining medium like perlite.
Pot size / height
See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens' height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.
Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.
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