{"product_id":"alocasia-longiloba-purple-tissue-culture-gc","title":"Alocasia Longiloba Purple Tissue Culture-Growers Choice","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🌿 \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e \"Longiloba Purple\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍃 Leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, narrow arrowhead-shaped leaves with pronounced basal lobes and a sharply pointed tip — more elongated and elegant than broader Alocasia types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green to dark purple-green upper surface with rich purple to burgundy undertones most visible on mature leaves or under bright light — leaf undersides often show stronger purple pigmentation; veins may appear slightly lighter or subtly highlighted depending on maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosely related to the long-leaf forms of Alocasia longiloba — strong purple-toned pigmentation layered over a sleek, elongated leaf form with more emphasis on color depth and silhouette than texture or variegation; dark, moody aesthetic with subtle color shifts depending on lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, slightly glossy surface with firm structure — less \"scaly\" than Dragon Scale types, more refined and streamlined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Growth Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright, rhizomatous Alocasia with a vertical growth form — moderate size, more elongated than compact ornamental types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces leaves sequentially from a central rhizome; moderate growth rate in stable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves increase in size and depth of color as the plant matures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature plants develop longer, more dramatic leaf blades with deeper purple undertones and stronger contrast between upper and lower leaf surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌡️ Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, indirect light preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances purple pigmentation and maintains strong leaf structure and color depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo little light → greener, less purple expression, slower growth, and smaller leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil lightly moist but well-draining — water when top layer begins to dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a chunky, airy aroid mix with consistent moisture without saturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overwatering (rhizome rot risk) and allowing soil to fully dry for extended periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rare Root Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53997260702006,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7085\/5990\/files\/IMG_7018.jpg?v=1778089098","url":"https:\/\/rarerootsupply.com\/products\/alocasia-longiloba-purple-tissue-culture-gc","provider":"Rare Root Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}