{"product_id":"alocasia-hilo-beauty-caladium-praetermissum","title":"Alocasia ‘Hilo Beauty’ - Caladium praetermissum","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCaladium praetermissum (overlooked Caladium)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHilo Beauty, Elephant Ears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe genus is originally from South America, but this species was first found in the Munich Botanical Garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Hilo Beauty may look dramatic, but its care needs are thankfully undemanding. This species sports unusual camouflage variegation, which conversely makes it stand out amongst the plant world. The splotchy greens of its leaves make it the perfect addition to your home if you're looking for eye-catching foliage. First identified as an alocasia because of its arrowhead-shaped leaves, this plant was later reclassified as a colocasia- whatever its genus, however, it is perfectly happy as a houseplant and is sure to make even the cloudiest window ledge look bright.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThrives in bright, indirect light. Pick a location that will allow some morning or evening sunlight in autumn and winter- but take care that it doesn't get too much direct light in summer! Overhead light will help the plant to grow evenly all the way round, so under a skylight is ideal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTake care not to over-water; water when the top third of the soil dries out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis plant will thrive in higher humidity; introduce a humidity tray and hose or mist the foliage frequently to keep it happy and stop the tips of the leaves from browning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUse moisture-retentive soil to keep this thirsty plant happy but not too soggy. 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