Alocasia Cuprea 'Red Secret' (Mirror Plant) Live Plant

What You Will Receive: You will receive one (1) healthy Alocasia Cuprea 'Red Secret' starter plant, currently standing 5-9 inches tall. This coveted "Jewel Alocasia" is shipped well-rooted and ready to be potted, offering you a rare opportunity to own one of the most unique foliage plants in the world at an accessible size.

Otherworldly "Alien" Aesthetics: Own a plant that looks like it came from another planet. The Cuprea is famous for its stiff, metallic leaves that shine like polished copper. The foliage features a bizarrely beautiful iridescence, shifting from coppery-green to deep red-purple depending on the light, with a deep burgundy underside that adds dramatic contrast.

Perfect for Small Spaces: Create a tropical impact without sacrificing floor space. As a dwarf "Jewel" species, the Mirror Plant stays compact and tidy, rarely exceeding 12-18 inches in height. It is the ultimate statement piece for desktop terrariums, bathroom shelves, or glass display cases where its metallic sheen can be admired up close.

A Masterpiece of Texture: This isn't just a plant; it's living sculpture. The leaves are incredibly thick and deeply puckered (bullate) around the veins, giving them a rigid, plastic-like texture. This structural beauty makes it a standout focal point against softer ferns or trailing vines in any indoor collection.

Rewarding for the Attentive: While rare, the Cuprea thrives when treated right. It is a humidity lover that flourishes in warm, steamy environments like kitchens or bathrooms. Unlike giant garden Alocasias, this jewel variety prefers a chunky, airy soil mix and less frequent watering, making it a manageable gem for indoor plant enthusiasts.

Care & Guarantee: Unpack immediately. Shipped bare-root/semi-bare root with moisture protection to ensure eco-friendly, safe travel. Jewel Alocasias are sensitive to transit; it is normal for them to drop an older leaf while acclimating to your home. We guarantee healthy arrival; please contact us with photos within 24 hours if issues arise.

Quick Care Tip: The secret to success is soil aeration. Plant in a very chunky aroid mix (orchid bark, perlite, and potting soil). Avoid heavy, dense soil. Place in bright, indirect light to maintain the metallic copper coloration—direct sun will scorch the leaves.

Main Color: Copper/Red/Bronze

Sun Exposure: Partial shade (Bright Indirect Light is crucial)

Blooming Period: Blooms rarely indoors (Foliage focus)

Moisture Needs: Moderate watering (Allow top inch to dry, do not overwater)

USDA Hardiness Zone Range: 9-11 (Outdoor), Indoor Year-Round

Mature Height: In containers: 10-18 inches

Ideal Soil Type: Loam soil, Chunky Aroid Mix (Bark/Perlite/Soil), Well-draining