Indoor, bright, indirect light; no direct midday sun
Alocasia Dark Star
An elephant ear with glossy, almost black-purple leaves on upright stems, at 60 to 80 cm or 120 to 140 cm. It needs bright, indirect light and no direct midday sun.
AED 124each, 60-80 cm
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Quantity
- Alocasia Dark Star, 60-80 cm × 1
- AED 124
- Total
- AED 124
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- Light
- Bright, indirect light; no direct midday sun
- Water
- Every 5–7 days in summer indoors, when the top 3–4 cm of soil is dry; every 10–14 days in winter
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Size
- 60–140 cm
- Where
- Indoor
Why people love it
- Glossy near black-purple leaves look dramatic.
- Upright stems give height without width.
- Dark leaves suit modern, minimal interiors well.
Worth knowing
- Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, so place it out of reach.
- The dark leaves lose their sheen in dim light.
- Spider mites show up quickly in AC air.
About this plant
Alocasia Dark Star (Alocasia 'Dark Star') is a hybrid elephant ear prized for its dark color. Its glossy, arrow-shaped leaves open in deep purple-black tones on tall, upright stems, giving a sleek, dramatic outline. Its parent species come from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
In Dubai, large Alocasias do well indoors in bright rooms and appreciate the warmth, but dry AC air can brown the leaf edges, so a humid spot helps. Water deeply, then let the top layer dry, because soggy roots are the main way they fail. Each new leaf may replace an old one. Outdoors they can work in full shade with good humidity in the cooler months, but summer sun and hot winds shred and scorch the leaves.
Dark Star suits modern living rooms, offices and bright corners where a dark leaf stands out against light walls. We offer it at 60–80 cm and as a larger 120–140 cm floor plant.
- Sizes
- 60 and 120 cm
- Light
- Bright, indirect light; no direct midday sun
- Water
- Every 5–7 days in summer indoors, when the top 3–4 cm of soil is dry; every 10–14 days in winter
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (insoluble calcium oxalates; can cause oral irritation, pain and swelling of the mouth, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing).
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Alocasia Dark Star? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Alocasia Dark Star healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright, indirect light; no direct midday sun. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 5–7 days in summer indoors, when the top 3–4 cm of soil is dry; every 10–14 days in winter. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: chunky, airy aroid mix (bark, perlite and potting soil) that drains fast. Feeding: a balanced liquid feed at half strength every 3–4 weeks from March to October. Common mistake: placing it in low light, where stems stretch and leaves lose their deep color. Where it works: modern living rooms, offices and bright corners against light walls.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (insoluble calcium oxalates; can cause oral irritation, pain and swelling of the mouth, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing).
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Alocasia Dark Star FAQs
Will it cope with AC in Dubai?
It copes, but dry AC air can crisp the leaf edges. Place it away from vents and group it with other plants or use a pebble tray for extra humidity.
How big does it get?
We offer it at 60–80 cm and 120–140 cm. Indoors it grows steadily in bright light and can reach well over a meter.
Why is my Alocasia losing leaves?
Alocasias often drop an older leaf when they push a new one, or after a move. Steady loss usually means wet roots or very dry AC air.
Is it toxic to pets?
Yes. The ASPCA lists Alocasia as toxic to cats and dogs because of insoluble calcium oxalates, so keep it away from pets.
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