Alocasia ‘Venom’

Alocasia ‘Venom’ brings a little drama to the indoor jungle, with shield-shaped leaves that stretch into long, curling tips. Those unusual tips give each leaf a distinctive, almost fang-like silhouette.

This collector’s plant has a modern story. Aroidpedia credits ‘Venom’ to Mason Lee of Mason Plants in South Korea. Growers describe it as a cultivated selection rather than a plant collected from the wild.

What Makes Alocasia ‘Venom’ Special?

The first thing you may notice is the shape. Each leaf tapers to an elongated point, giving the plant an expressive look as new foliage unfurls.

Prominent veins add texture across the leaf surface, while the wavy edges create even more movement. Leaf colour can vary between plants and as they mature, so enjoy each new leaf as it develops.

Its upright growth makes it a feature plant for a bright shelf, side table or indoor plant collection. Give it enough room for those distinctive leaves to spread and show off their shape.

Growing Alocasia ‘Venom’

Choose a warm position with bright, indirect light. Protect the leaves from harsh direct sun, which can scorch them.

Plant it in an airy, free-draining potting mix, and use a pot with drainage holes. Water thoroughly when the top few centimetres of the mix feel dry, then let the excess drain away. Avoid leaving the pot sitting in water.

This tropical beauty appreciates warmth and moderate to high humidity. Keep it away from cold draughts, heaters and air-conditioning vents. Growth may slow during cooler months, so check the potting mix before watering.

Feed lightly during active growth with a suitable indoor plant fertiliser. Watch for common indoor plant pests, especially spider mites, and check beneath the leaves regularly.

Build Your Collection

Pair it with Alocasia ‘Dragon Scale’ White Variegated for a striking contrast in leaf texture and colour. Together, they offer two very different reasons to fall in love with Alocasias.

Please note: Alocasias are not edible. Keep plants out of reach of children and pets.