{"product_id":"alocasia-venom","title":"Alocasia Venom","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlocasia ‘Venom’ was discovered around 2019 by Mason Lee of Mason Plants in South Korea. It’s a spontaneous mutation of Alocasia ‘Amazonica’… itself a hybrid of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA. longiloba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e × \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA. sanderiana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e created in 1950s Miami by Salvadore Mauro of Amazon Nursery. Mason Lee spent several years developing and stabilising the mutation before it began reaching the market around 2022.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe name ‘Venom’ refers to the dramatic curled leaf tip, which resembles a tail or fang-like extension, an unmistakable nod to the Marvel character.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eJuvenile leaves emerge darker green, but as the plant matures the foliage develops its signature pale, matte, silvery-green finish. Veins appear slightly lighter than the surrounding tissue, creating subtle contrast.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBecause this is a morphological mutation rather than a chimeric variegation, corm offspring reliably carry the mutation character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eAt Sunset Tropicals, we source plants from trusted South Florida nurseries, respected collectors, and specialty growers while also producing many of our own propagations. Our goal is simple: to provide healthy, accurately identified plants with strong genetics and excellent growing potential. We are a small, family-owned, fully licensed Florida nursery serving both hobbyists and serious collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eOur plants are grown under professional greenhouse conditions in South Florida. These environments are carefully managed to promote healthy growth, strong root systems, and successful acclimation to a wide range of growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eOrders typically ship on Mondays via UPS or USPS, depending on destination and transit time. Most shipments can be sent using standard shipping; however, customers in western states may wish to upgrade to a faster service to minimize transit stress. Insulation, heat protection, and our custom aroid media are available as add-ons. If you have specific shipping requirements, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss available options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunset Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58084401479840,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/4626\/5504\/files\/IMG-9582.heic?v=1782205500","url":"https:\/\/sunsettropicals.com\/products\/alocasia-venom","provider":"Sunset Tropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}