Alocasia Metallic Blue Tissue Culture Grower's Choice
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Alocasia Metallic Blue Tissue Culture Grower's Choice
$5.00
Sale price
$5.00
Regular price
The Alocasia Metallic Blue (botanically known as Alocasia heterophylla 'Metallic Blue') is a highly sought-after, rare jewel Alocasia prized for its striking, iridescent foliage. Unlike many plants that rely entirely on pigments for color, this variety's unique steel-blue sheen comes from structural coloration—microscopic layers on the leaf surface that bend and reflect light to create a shimmering effect.
The plant features elongated, arrow-shaped, heavily corrugated leaves held upright on slender petioles, making it a dramatic, architectural standout for any rare aroid collection.
Fun Fact:
The discovery of Alocasia metallic blue involves two distinct histories: the original scientific identification of the wild parent species, and the modern commercial selection of the specific "Metallic Blue" cultivar.
1. Discovery of the Wild Parent Species
The botanical parent species, Alocasia heterophylla, was first collected in the wild in the Philippines, where it is endemic to islands like Luzon, Mindanao, and Polillo. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- The Botanical Authority: It was initially classified in the 19th century by Czech botanist Karel Presl (C. Presl) as Caladium heterophyllum. [1]
- The Modern Classification: American botanist Elmer Drew Merrill officially transferred it to the correct genus, publishing it as Alocasia heterophylla in the Philippine Journal of Science in 1908
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