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title: "does anybody have any idea what kind of alocasia this is? it’s got…"
description: "does anybody have any idea what kind of alocasia this is? it’s got thin, shiny, flat leaves. i think the leaves are too thin to be a green unicorn, and since…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/pD6MMYHQI8NDy9Q3n6ZCfC"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "bear"
published: "2026-08-02T19:35:06.546671Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IipXTRIOfEnJJJvxD2tszEqTfsrOWcmI30IuzJS9d1U/nDXo7y6oT-6CEIxFi4nfjw.webp?size=large"
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# does anybody have any idea what kind of alocasia this is? it’s got…

_Posted by bear on 2026-08-02_

does anybody have any idea what kind of alocasia this is? it’s got thin, shiny, flat leaves. i think the leaves are too thin to be a green unicorn, and since i’ve ruled that one out i’ve been stumped. any ideas guys…?

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## 1 comment

### Zack commented on 2026-08-03

It looks young so hard to tell but if it turns into a reddish color I’d say a red scarlet alocasia. If not, then maybe a green shield?

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