Alocasia Shock Wave
$17.50
Shockwave is an unusual Alocasia species was collected in Vietnam by Michael Ferrero. It is a vigorous plant that clumps up easily. Unusual wavy curled leaves form a cup. Very unusual, very attractive, very tropical!
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Alocasia macrorrhizos “Shockwave”
A Striking Crinkled-Leaf Mutant Cultivar
Alocasia macrorrhizos “Shockwave” (known internationally as “Shock Treatment”) is a genuinely unusual mutant cultivar, characterised by glossy green, crinkled and cupped leaves — like a larger, bolder version of Alocasia cucullata. The cultivar name says it all: those crinkled leaves look almost as if they’ve been shocked by electricity, giving the plant a genuinely eye-catching, textural quality unlike any standard Alocasia.
A Genuine Talking Point
If you love unusual foliage plants, this is one to seek out — the crinkled, cupped leaf texture makes Shockwave a standout feature in any collection or garden bed, offering all the bold, architectural presence of Alocasia macrorrhizos with a genuinely distinctive twist.
A Winner for Wet Tropical Gardeners
Although it’s often grown as a pot plant, Shockwave thrives outside in the Wet Tropics and can be mass planted for real impact.
What Am I Purchasing
small potted plant
Flowering Season
-
Max Size
2 m
Origin
Vietnam
Temperature / Cold Tolerance
tropical subtropical or a pot
Growing Guide
Moist rich soil full sun to part shade Tropical to subtropical
| Weight | .1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1 cm |
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How We Pack
Every plant is soaked in a tri-kelp solution before packing to reduce transit stress and give your plants the best start. We pack using recycled boxes. Your plants travel secure, hydrated, and wrapped in materials we feel good about.
Where We Ship
We ship to QLD, NSW, ACT and VIC via Australia Post eParcel with tracking on every order. Flat rate shipping applies — see checkout for rates to your state. We are unable to ship to WA, SA, TAS or NT at this time.
When We Ship
Orders are picked and packed weekly. During extreme heat, we may hold your order for a cooler shipping window to protect your plants in transit — if this happens, we'll let you know via email. We don't ship into known heatwave conditions.
When Your Plants Arrive
Open your box as soon as possible. Even a few hours in a hot letterbox or on a doorstep can stress tropical plants. Give them a good drink of water and a light foliar spray of kelp solution, place them in a shaded spot for a day or two gradually increasing light to recover from transit, then plant out or pot up into their permanent position. Most plants bounce back quickly — new growth within a few weeks is normal. for more information https://elarishtropicalexotics.com.au/2026/07/25/what-to-do-when-your-mail-order-plants-arrive/
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If your plants arrive damaged or aren't what you expected, take a photo and email us within 48 hours of delivery. We'll sort it out. See our full Refund & Returns Policy for details.
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