Alocasia cuprea

Mirror Plant (Alocasia cuprea) is a houseplant in the Araceae family, native to BR. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2000 and 6000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 16–30°C, and about 55% humidity. Toxicity is inferred from the ASPCA listing for the genus Alocasia; species-level confirmation is pending. It is also known as giant caladium.

ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination

Toxic to Dogs? YES (Toxic, genus-level inference)

Toxic to Cats? YES (Toxic, genus-level inference)

Clinical Symptoms:

Toxicity is inferred from the ASPCA listing for the genus Alocasia; species-level confirmation is pending.

Quantitative Care Thresholds

Light Level Profile Bright Indirect

Minimum Light Requirement 2000 Lux

Maximum Light Tolerance 6000 Lux

Watering Frequency Every 7 Days

Temperature Envelope 16°C – 30°C

Ideal Ambient Humidity 55% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 5329958

Native Biogeographical Range BR; Borneo; Pasto; TW

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