{"product_id":"alocasia-ninja-tricolor","title":"Alocasia Ninja 'Tricolor'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlocasia 'Ninja Tricolor' takes the Ninja's already extraordinary near-black glossy leaves and layers in irregular cream, green, and pale variegation across that dark surface in three distinct tones that create a contrast so visually striking it looks less like a natural genetic expression and more like someone made a very specific and very deliberate artistic decision about what a near-black leaf could look like with the right additional color conversation happening across it. She has all the Ninja's quiet intensity underneath that tricolor exterior—humidity demands, stable warmth requirements, strong opinions about soggy soil—but the three-toned variegation makes every leaf a completely unrepeatable composition that serious collectors track growth updates on in real time. Dark, tricolor, and entirely serious about both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bright indirect, non-negotiable. Near-black base tissue plus tricolor variegation means significantly reduced chlorophyll across the board; good consistent light is what keeps all three tones vivid and the dark-to-light contrast at its most dramatic and extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — Top inch dry between waterings, then water thoroughly and drain. Chunky well-draining aroid mix essential; variegated tissue on a near-black leafed plant is less forgiving of soggy roots than either characteristic alone—precision over frequency every single time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💨 \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — 60–75% required. Humidifier strongly recommended; dry air causes browning that shows immediately and starkly against both the dark base tissue and the pale variegated sections simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e — 65–85°F. Never below 62°F. Cold drafts damage pale variegated sections fastest and most visibly—stable warmth keeps all three color tones intact and the whole extraordinary composition looking intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Half-strength balanced liquid every 2–4 weeks in spring and summer. Monthly in early fall. Nothing in winter; tricolor variegated tissue is fertilizer-sensitive—consistent and gentle over aggressive and occasional every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Toxic to pets and humans. Calcium oxalate crystals cause serious oral irritation if ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐣 \u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e — Absolutely not. Ultra rare, tricolor variegated tissue, near-black base, and high humidity demands make this one strictly for experienced collectors who understand what they're getting into and are fully prepared to protect something this compositionally extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW OUR SHIPPING WORKS\u003c\/strong\u003e For more details, please see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/botanybooksandbooze.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e to support your plants for a healthy journey in all seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE: What you see is the vibe — not the exact plant. 🌿 Each plant has its own personality (some a little more dramatic than others). Leaf shape, size, and variegation will vary, but pot size is consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cascade Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":62277129765251,"sku":"6557703","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\"","offer_id":62277129798019,"sku":"9395625","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" Rehab","offer_id":62277129830787,"sku":"K895833","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/7578\/8931\/files\/original_18a1014f-5387-4c2d-9b1f-0620b2539022.jpg?v=1785563923","url":"https:\/\/botanybooksandbooze.com\/products\/alocasia-ninja-tricolor","provider":"Botany Books \u0026 Booze","version":"1.0","type":"link"}