Alocasia California 8.5 Inch Pot
Default Nursery Pot or Upgrade to a Chic Chive Pot
Our plants come in the standard nursery pot unless you opt for one of our snazzy Chive pots. Keep in mind, each plant is a unique snowflake—size, shape, and quirks may vary. We do our best to deliver a plant that resembles the online glam shot and will thrive in your home, but perfection is a tall order.
Pick Up for Free or Get it Delivered Same-Day
For fourteen bucks, we'll deliver your new leafy friend across Toronto—cheaper than therapy, pricier than a TTC fare. Or schlep to our Queen West shop, where the air is thick with oxygen and the quiet desperation of millennials seeking purpose through plant parenthood.
For those with botanical FOMO, our same-day delivery hotline awaits (437-777-5021). Just ring up our sleep-deprived plant pushers, ready to enable your chlorophyll addiction at a moment's notice.
All Our Online Plants Are Hanging Out at Our Downtown Toronto Store Too
Yearning for a taste of horticultural enlightenment? Drag your carbon-based form to our Queen St. West sanctuary of sap and soil. Here, nestled between overpriced coffee shops and vintage stores selling someone's grandfather's suits, we dispense leafy wisdom like modern-day Druids. We're not just plant peddlers; we're chlorophyll cognoscenti, the Mensa of mulch, if you will. Come, let us dazzle you with our botanical brilliance. We're smarter than Google, if Google had roots.
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702 Queen St. W.,
Toronto, ON M6J 1E7
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Pro Indoor Plant Care Tip
How to take care of your Alocasia
These stunning divas crave bright indirect light, high humidity, and moist (but not soggy) soil. Water when the top inch feels dry, and mist regularly to avoid leaf tantrums.
Warning: Alocasias love attention almost as much as they love making you question your plant parenting skills.
Care Level: Skilled (Moderate)
My therapist suggested I care for a plant to boost my self-esteem. "It's moderately easy," she said, "just a smidge more demanding than a goldfish." I once had a goldfish that faked its own death to escape me, so this wasn't exactly comforting. The plant came with instructions to water on a "regular schedule," as if I had any concept of regularity in my life. I've set more alarms for this chlorophyll-filled drama queen than I have for my own meals. It's been alive for three days now. I'm starting to suspect it might be plastic.
Sun Light: Indirect
Lucky you! Your plant gets to play vampire - no direct sun gazing allowed, darling. But don't worry, it's not a total recluse. Early bird or night owl? Both work! For the drama queen in your plant, try a sheer curtain filter - très chic. Most homes are basically plant paparazzi-free zones anyway. Just find that sweet spot where your leafy diva can bask in the limelight without getting a sunburn. Bright, indirect light is the plant equivalent of perfect mood lighting. Your peace lily will be living its best life, sans sunglasses!
Light: Bright
Your plant's got a taste for the spotlight. A swanky window sill or a VIP stool next to the window? Perfect! It's like a front-row seat to the sun's daily show. Blinds or no blinds? Well, that depends on how much of a sun worshipper your green diva is. Just remember, darling, these leafy celebrities are real attention seekers - they'll literally grow towards the light. It's like they're trying to get closer to their adoring fans. Who knew plants could be such drama queens, right? But hey, give them their 15 minutes of fame, and they'll flourish!
Water: When fully dry
Wwhat a delightful little water connoisseur you've got there! This green gem prefers its soil on the drier side - think of it as a spa day for roots. A week between drinks is usually perfect, but who doesn't love a bit of flexibility? Just keep an eye out for those adorable droopy leaves - that's your plant's charming way of saying "Hydration, please!" Brighter spots might make it a tad thirstier, while shadier nooks turn it into a water-sipping master. Remember, a touch of thirst keeps your leafy friend robust and thriving. Happy plant, happy life!
Humidity: High
Aren't these leafy divas just living their best tropical fantasy? A daily mist is their version of a luxury spa treatment - talk about high maintenance! If you're feeling fancy, why not throw in a personal humidifier? It's like a full-time butler for your plant's atmospheric needs. Don't fret if you can't keep up with their humidity demands though. They won't dramatically wilt away, but they might sport some fashionably crunchy leaf edges - think of it as the plant equivalent of a bad hair day. Embrace the drama, darling!
Interaction with Pets: Caution
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Introducing Alocasia
Imagine stumbling through the steamy jungles of Borneo, swatting at mosquitoes the size of small birds, when suddenly - BAM! - you're face-to-leaf with a plant that looks like it's auditioning for a B-movie about alien invasions. Welcome to the world of Alocasia, the drama queen of the plant kingdom.
This leafy diva, part of the illustrious Arum family, has been strutting its stuff in South-East Asian rainforests since before humans figured out that berries were edible. With 79 species in its lineup, it's like Nature's own botanical variety show. Some of these green glamazons can reach a towering four meters - perfect for those who've always dreamed of living in the shadow of a houseplant.
But here's the kicker: while modern folks are busy fawning over its exotic looks, our ancestors 28,000 years ago were eyeing it for dinner. That's right, this tropical supermodel has been moonlighting as a side dish since the Stone Age. Talk about a plant with a past!
