{"product_id":"alocasia-cucullata","title":"Buddha's Hand","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eKnown as Buddha's Hand or the Hooded Elephant Ear, Alocasia cucullata carries a dense tuft of glossy, heart-shaped leaves on a thick, woody stem — a compact, sculptural plant with real presence on a console, side table or low corner. Easier than most Alocasias, and happy in ordinary room conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest space \u0026amp; place\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBright indirect light keeps the leaves glossy and the tuft full; it will tolerate a shadier spot with slower growth. Keep it away from cold draughts and radiators. It appreciates a little humidity, so kitchens and bathrooms suit it well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to water \u0026amp; feed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAllow the top two inches of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, keeping it on the moist rather than dry side. Feed only in the growing months (spring \/ summer).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe woody stem at the base is a sign of a mature plant — it is meant to look like that. Older lower leaves will occasionally yellow and drop as new ones push through the centre; snip them off cleanly. Leaves are mildly irritating if chewed, so best kept away from curious pets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDecorative pot not included, available to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantdrop.co.uk\/collections\/plant-pots\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebuy here\u003c\/a\u003e. The plant will be delivered in a plastic nursery pot.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plant Drop","offers":[{"title":"90-110cm","offer_id":58855326876022,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/6369\/8781\/files\/PD-ORIG-011_d9a583e7-f58d-4b41-b9ca-84b096580b7a.jpg?v=1790802104","url":"https:\/\/plantdrop.co.uk\/products\/alocasia-cucullata","provider":"Plant Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}