{"product_id":"alocasia-ninja","title":"Alocasia Ninja","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlocasia 'Ninja' is the Alocasia that committed entirely to the shadow aesthetic—those broad, arrow-shaped leaves in deep, near-black glossy green with a subtle sheen have a dark, dramatic quality that makes the whole architectural plant look less like a standard Alocasia and more like something that evolved specifically in a place where being the darkest, most stealthy thing in the room was a genuine survival advantage. She has all the Alocasia personality underneath that dark exterior—humidity demands, opinions about soggy soil, occasional dramatic leaf drops to demonstrate her feelings—but delivers a near-black display so consistently dark and so precisely dramatic that every care requirement feels entirely worth it. Dark, stealthy, and entirely serious about the aesthetic.\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 preferred. That near-black glossy surface needs good light to maintain its deep dramatic color and subtle sheen; low light causes the dark tones to dull toward plain dark green and the whole ninja stealth aesthetic loses its depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — Top 1–2 inches dry between waterings, then water thoroughly and drain. Well-draining aroid mix essential; moist but never waterlogged—she has the classic Alocasia zero tolerance for soggy roots and her dark surface will show stress immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💨 \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — 60–75% required. Humidifier strongly recommended; dry air causes browning that shows immediately against that near-black surface and interrupts the whole dramatically dark architectural effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e — 65–85°F. Never below 62°F. Stable warmth keeps those near-black leaves pushing consistently; cold drafts dull the dark glossy quality faster than anything else and she is not interested in being anything other than dramatically dark.\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.\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 — Not quite. Humidity and drainage required as with all Alocasias—but she's one of the most rewarding dark-leafed collector Alocasias for intermediate growers ready for something dramatically dark and genuinely extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW OUR SHIPPING WORKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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":"2\"","offer_id":62277130813827,"sku":"ALOC-NINJ-2","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4\"","offer_id":62277130846595,"sku":"Y349225","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/botanybooksandbooze.com\/products\/alocasia-ninja","provider":"Botany Books \u0026 Booze","version":"1.0","type":"link"}