{"product_id":"ps-1ltr-hp-tro-jun","title":"Ficus 'Robusta', Alocasia \u0026 Dieffenbachia – Tropical Foliage Houseplant Collection (Set of 3)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree big-leaved tropical houseplants sold together, giving glossy green, bold arrow shapes and cream variegation in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFicus elastica 'Robusta' is the classic rubber plant, upright and tree like, with large glossy dark green oval leaves. Alocasia, the elephant's ear, throws up large arrow-shaped leaves on tall stems and is the drama of the group. Dieffenbachia, dumb cane, is bushy and upright with broad leaves marked in green, cream and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll three want bright indirect light and none of them will take direct sun on the leaves. Keep them between about 16C and 24C, well away from cold draughts, and water when the top two or three centimetres of compost feel dry, easing off in winter. They want moderate to high humidity, so mist them or stand the pots together to make their own damp pocket of air. Feed every two to four weeks in spring and summer. Wipe the leaves; on plants this size dust builds up quickly. The alocasia often drops most of its leaves and goes quiet over winter, which looks alarming and is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as three established plants in 1 litre root balls, ready to pot into containers of your own. All three are toxic if eaten and their sap irritates skin and eyes. Dieffenbachia is the serious one: the sap causes painful swelling of the mouth and throat, so keep it well away from children and animals and wear gloves if you take cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubber plant, elephant's ear and dumb cane\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ficus to about 2m; alocasia 40 to 90cm; dieffenbachia 1 to 1.5m indoors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright tree like, upright clump forming, and upright and bushy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Living rooms, hallways, bright corners and warm rooms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large glossy dark green; large arrow-shaped deep green; broad green, cream and white\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown for foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright to medium indirect light indoors, out of direct sun\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, peat-free houseplant compost\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender, indoor only; keep above 15C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; wants warmth, humidity and steady watering\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen foliage, with the alocasia often resting in winter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Houseplant collection of three plants\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOKE House","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":54004248510730,"sku":"PS-1LTR-HP-TRO-JUNX3","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/2479\/8218\/files\/file_db43cfdd-1079-4ae2-aefb-19a9dfea7beb.png?v=1793441160","url":"https:\/\/kokehouse.co.uk\/products\/ps-1ltr-hp-tro-jun","provider":"KOKE House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}