Alocasia ‘Red Secret’
Kiersten Rankel
Kiersten lives in New Orleans, LA and graduated with her masters degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University in 2019.
She has conducted or assisted on research studies covering trees such as the bald cypress, swamp maple, and water tupelo, as well as important marsh grasses including Juncus, Spartina, and Phragmites.
Kiersten is a certified Louisiana Master Naturalist and regularly volunteers with local community gardens and nonprofits to help restore critical ecosystems along the Gulf Coast.
About Alocasia ‘Red Secret’
Alocasias, commonly known as Elephant Ears, are some of the most common houseplants although their leaves can reach enormous sizes when grown outdoors! 🐘 They typically only support a few leaves at a time (more, when they get more sun!) so don't be concerned if you see an old leaf begin to retire after a new one emerges. They grow out of underground corms which are similar to bulbs, so next time you repot keep an eye out for baby Alocasias! They contain calcium oxalate crystals so be sure to keep them out of reach if you have children or pets! ⚠️
Taxonomy
Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret'
Alocasia
Araceae
Alismatales
Also known as
Elephant Ear 'Red Secret' and Alocasia macrorrhizos cuprea 'Red Secret'
How to care for Alocasia ‘Red Secret’
How often to water your Alocasia ‘Red Secret’
Alocasia ‘Red Secret’ needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Alocasia ‘Red Secret’ in your home
Alocasia ‘Red Secret’ may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Alocasia ‘Red Secret’ in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Alocasia ‘Red Secret’
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Alocasia ‘Red Secret’ after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Does anyone know the secret? Does anyone know why my alocasia red secret keeps growing sideways? I have it about a foot away from a south facing window that does not get as much direct light as you would expect and I don’t overwater it. I’ve tried moving it at least once to an east facing window, but it still kept growing this way. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can get Bob to straighten up his act? #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PlantTherapy #AlocasiaAddicts #Alocasia #alocasiaredsecret #PlantRX #theamigos #LaSiguanaba
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Maybe I should name her now; I didn't before because I wasn't sure if she would pull through. But now look at her new leaf! It's gorgeous! 😍 Any name suggestions for this gal? #helpmenamemyplant #alocasiaaddicts #alocasia #alocasiacuprearedsecret #happyplants #plantaddict #jesssjungle #theamigos
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How can I help my plant?? I keep this plant at work with an indirect grow light. I’ve checked the roots and they look good. I don’t know what else to try. Please help 😢
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Couldn’t help myself. Trying again to raise an #Alocasia This is my Alocasia cuprea ‘Red Secret’. I’m still not sure if they are the plants for me, but… look at these leaves It’s still in a 4” pot and showed no signs of going into dormancy according to my friend who gifted me her. Best of luck! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PlantTherapy #RarePlants #PlantMail #GregGang #greggers #FreshLeafFriday #FreshFeaturedFriday
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Hello, I got this beautiful plant yesterday and I had a flower out this morning! It's my first week with plants, so I don't know yet if I should keep the flower or cut it? What do you suggest? #Alocasia‘RedSecret’
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Why are the leaves pointing downwards and one leaf curling inwards I did move her closer to the window blinds fully open She's been fine otherwise Thanks ❤️ #Alocasia‘RedSecret’
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Should I cut the small leaf off at the bottom which is discoloured I've repotted Mai ling today I was wondering if to cut the small leaf off or leave it alone Thanks ❤️ #Alocasia‘RedSecret’
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I just love the metallic look (and size!) of this Alocasia leaf. #AlocasAddicts #HappyPlants #PlantAddict #NewGrowth
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@PoisedAlbo Would you repot Mai ling now she's grown quite a bit I've got Alocasia mix for her just need a pot Thanks
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#alocasiaaddicts #newbabyplant Meet my lil angel Thought of a name I've always loved so "Mai ling" welcome House of kojo based in Leeds where I got her from brilliant service 🤩
Care Summary for Alocasia ‘Red Secret’
Alocasia ‘Red Secret’
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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