{"product_id":"alocasia-balloon-heart","title":"Alocasia Balloon Heart","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eAlocasia 'Balloon Heart' (Alocasia 'Balloon Heart')\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis extremely adorable, rare, and unusual \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eAlocasia 'Balloon Heart'\u003c\/b\u003e fully lives up to its romantic name! It stands out with charming, smooth, and distinctly heart- or balloon-shaped leaves, creating a very gentle, playful, and aesthetically clean visual effect. Unlike the massive elephant ear alocasias, this variety looks much more delicate and airy. Currently, it is a very small baby plant (seedling), but with proper care, it will become a true pride of your plant collection. It is a dynamic, elegant, and moisture-loving \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"515\"\u003ehouseplant\u003c\/b\u003e that will add a luxury-class natural accent to any \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"538\"\u003einterior\u003c\/b\u003e. It is an exclusive, somewhat capricious, but extremely lovely and joy-inducing \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"668\"\u003egift\u003c\/b\u003e for experienced plant collectors and anyone who wants to grow their own tropical wonder from a small seedling!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCARE INSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e☀️ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright but diffused light. For the little alocasia to grow strong and develop increasingly larger \"hearts,\" it needs a large amount of light. However, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"178\"\u003estrictly protect it from direct, scorching sunlight\u003c\/b\u003e, which will instantly burn its thin and fragile leaves. An east-facing windowsill is an absolutely excellent choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e💧 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Regular but extremely careful! \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003eHere lies the main secret of seedlings:\u003c\/b\u003e young plants are VERY sensitive to both drying out and overwatering. Keep the soil evenly lightly moist, but allow the top layer to dry out slightly. It \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"255\"\u003eabsolutely cannot tolerate roots sitting in standing water\u003c\/b\u003e in the saucer, which will literally cause root and fragile stem rot within a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eTemperature\/Humidity:\u003c\/b\u003e Loves warmth and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eliterally adores very high air humidity!\u003c\/b\u003e In dry indoor air, the small plant will quickly suffer, and its leaf tips will turn brown. A humidifier, plant terrarium, or placing it on a wet pebble tray is almost a must for this little one’s survival and beauty. Strictly protect it from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e🐾 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003ePets:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eStrictly not pet-friendly.\u003c\/b\u003e Like all alocasias, this one is toxic to cats and dogs. Its sap contains calcium oxalate crystals, which cause severe oral irritation, drooling, and digestive issues if chewed. Keep it completely out of reach of your pets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e🏠 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eMOST SUITABLE LOCATION:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBright plant terrarium or large glass terrarium\u003c\/b\u003e (an absolutely ideal and protected environment for such a small (6 cm) baby where it can enjoy constant \"tropical greenhouse\" humidity).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBright spot near a humidifier.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 10-15 cm (seedling \/ baby plant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 cm (very small)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eNote and reality check about seedlings:\u003c\/b\u003e Plants are living organisms, so each baby and its number of leaves may vary. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"128\"\u003eIt is extremely important to remember that you are receiving a \"baby\" (in a 6 cm pot)!\u003c\/b\u003e Small seedlings must be handled much more gently than mature plants. It is important to know nature’s secrets: alocasias very often sacrifice their old leaves for the new ones! It is completely normal that as a new, beautiful leaf grows, the bottom leaf slowly turns yellow and withers – don’t rush to panic. When the plant grows and the 6 cm pot becomes too small, when repotting \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"568\"\u003ebe sure to use an extremely airy and loose aroid soil mix\u003c\/b\u003e (generously mixed with perlite, fine orchid bark, and sphagnum moss) so its sensitive roots can breathe freely!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Augi-Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54514617581897,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/0252\/1918\/files\/FullSizeRender_9fbac051-38bf-431b-9602-2f2282374e6d.heic?v=1780323044","url":"https:\/\/www.augi-plants.lv\/en\/products\/alocasia-balloon-heart","provider":"www.augi-plants.lv","version":"1.0","type":"link"}