{"product_id":"alocasia-loco-tissue-culture","title":"Alocasia Loco Tissue Culture Grower's Choice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row-start-1 col-start-1 min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 pl-2 py-[var(--msg-pill-py,0.375rem)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex items-center gap-2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ilZyRc R7mRQb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xEFZqe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tbIZh wQN2Jd Odbbif\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eNote: Leaves will melt during transit.  Leaf loss, yellowing, and browning will occur during shipping.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eLineage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Because it is a sport mutation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eAlocasia 'Amazonica'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its historical heritage traces back to a hybrid of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eAlocasia sanderiana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (the Kris plant) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eAlocasia longiloba 'Watsoniana'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eThe \"Crazy\" Mutation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Originally introduced in Florida at the 2010 Tropical Plant International Expo by Deroose Plants, it is believed to be a somaclonal mutation of \u003c\/span\u003eAlocasia 'Mandalay'\u003cspan\u003e. After nearly disappearing from cultivation, it was successfully reintroduced via tissue culture in 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSculptural Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unlike smoother velvet jewel types, its leaves twist and buckle naturally, mimicking a living sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSpace-Friendly Silhouette\u003c\/strong\u003e: Because it maintains a compact and strictly upright growth habit, it is an ideal choice for narrow shelves, tabletops, and terrariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTissue Culture. Single Plantlet unless stated otherwise.🔥 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead full shop policies before buying\/bidding. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1-0KmB9iqXFBjhD09dKLrefivixS4fF81nRxqJEt7t1g\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003ehttps:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1-0KmB9iqXFBjhD09dKLrefivixS4fF81nRxqJEt7t1g\/edit?usp=drivesdk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Photos are description only.  Sellers Choice.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease buy responsibly—no cancellations, refunds, or returns. Holds may be added as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you read the shop policies? Please do that so no one is surprised. Seriously. ❤️ 🌱 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1-0KmB9iqXFBjhD09dKLrefivixS4fF81nRxqJEt7t1g\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003ehttps:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1-0KmB9iqXFBjhD09dKLrefivixS4fF81nRxqJEt7t1g\/edit?usp=drivesdk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alocasia 'Purpley' is a striking, highly sought-after color mutation clone of the classic Alocasia × amazonica (African Mask Plant). Originally discovered by grower Bill Rotolante in a batch of tissue culture liners, this plant stands out because its emergent new leaves unfurl with an all-over, bright metallic purple or violet tint on the top side. How it Differs From a Standard 'Polly' or 'Amazonica' While a regular Alocasia Amazonica features dark forest-green leaves with a purple underside, the 'Purpley' takes the pigmentation a step further. [1, 2] The Purple Cycle: Newly emerged leaves have a distinct purple hue covering the entire upper surface. Maturation: As the leaves harden off and age, the bright purple surface color gradually fades into a deep, nearly-black green with a metallic sheen. Undersides: The backsides of the arrow-shaped leaves permanently retain their deep, rich maroon-purple coloring\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soil and Social","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50499434053825,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/0268\/5377\/files\/images-177.jpg?v=1786713775","url":"https:\/\/soilandsocial.com\/products\/alocasia-loco-tissue-culture","provider":"Soil and Social","version":"1.0","type":"link"}