Name: Alocasia Plumbea - Flying Squid 🦑
Brand: Uprooted
Price: 50.0 AUD
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Rating: 4.8 (20 reviews)

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Alocasia Plumbea ‘Flying Squid’ 🦑 – Unusual Collector Alocasia

Alocasia plumbea ‘Flying Squid’ is an exceptionally unusual tropical aroid grown for its narrow, twisted foliage and long, curling petioles that give the plant its unmistakable squid-like appearance. Far removed from the broad leaves normally associated with Alocasias, this quirky collector form develops an architectural, almost sculptural silhouette that makes it a genuine conversation piece.

Why You’ll Love It ✔️

✔️ Appearance – Narrow, contorted foliage and curling stems create the distinctive tentacle-like look that inspired the ‘Flying Squid’ name.

✔️ Growing Appeal – An upright tropical Alocasia that stays visually light and sculptural, making it easy to display among broader-leaved plants.

✔️ Point of Difference – Few Alocasias look anything like it; the dramatically reduced, twisted foliage gives ‘Flying Squid’ one of the most recognisable forms in the genus.

Care Tips

🌞 Light: Bright indirect light is ideal. Gentle morning sun can be beneficial, but protect from harsh direct afternoon sun.

💧 Water: Water when the upper portion of the potting mix begins to dry. Keep lightly moist during active growth while avoiding constantly saturated conditions.

💦 Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity. A humidifier can be beneficial in dry indoor environments.

🌡 Temperature: Ideally 18–30°C. Protect from cold temperatures, sudden temperature changes and cool drafts.

🌱 Soil: Use a loose, chunky and well-draining mix containing coco coir, coco chip & perlite to provide good moisture balance and root aeration.

🌿 Fertiliser: Controlled-release fertiliser is already added to the potting mix. A balanced liquid fertiliser can be applied occasionally during active growth.

🚫 Toxicity: Alocasias contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals and are considered toxic if chewed or ingested by pets or children. Keep out of reach.

Also known as: Flying Squid Alocasia, Alocasia ‘Flying Squid’

A brilliantly strange collector plant for anyone who loves unusual foliage and plants that look like absolutely nothing else.

Pot Size: 75mm

Shipping Availability: Nationwide

We get a lot of questions about how our shipping works, so here’s a simple breakdown 🌿📦

Our shipping rates are charged per box, with each box able to fit up to 8 × 75mm potted plants.

As a general guide:
• 75mm pots make the best use of space, with up to 8 plants fitting in one box
• 100mm pots take up more space, so a box will usually fit around 3 plants depending on their size and shape

If your order requires more than one box, the website will automatically add the additional shipping charge.

For example:
• Up to 8 × 75mm plants = 1 box
• Larger 100mm plants use more box space and may reduce the total number of plants that fit in each box

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For customers in QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC & SA

Shipping is capped at $22 per box.

For customers in TAS

Shipping is capped at $35 perbox.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.

We ship orders to Tasmania once per fortnight.

For customers in NT

Shipping is capped at $35 per box.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.

We ship orders to the Northern Territory once per fortnight.

For customers in WA

Shipping is capped at $35 perbox.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.

We ship orders to Western Australia once per fortnight.

For customers in quarantine states, it is essential to check with your local Bio Security office to ensure the plants you are ordering are permitted. This is the purchaser’s responsibility PRIOR to ordering.

NT – quarantine@nt.gov.au
TAS – Biosecurity.Tasmania@nre.tas.gov.au
WA – qwa.import@dpird.wa.gov.au

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We ship live plants Australia-wide! Please read the details for your state below. It is your responsibility to check that your plants are allowed in your state before ordering.

Shipping to TAS, WA & NT

Next Shipping Dates:

Note - the cut off for each shipment is the Monday prior for WA & NT, the Friday prior for TAS

NT Shipping Dates 2026
Friday 2 October 2026
Friday 16 October 2026
Friday 30 October 2026
Friday 13 November 2026
Friday 27 November 2026
Friday 11 December 2026

Note - the cut off for each shipment is the Monday prior for WA & NT, the Friday prior for TAS

WA & TAS Shipping Dates 2026
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
Monday 2 November 2026
Monday 16 November 2026
Monday 30 November 2026
Monday 14 December 2026

Tasmania (TAS)

Tasmania is the easiest quarantine state for us to ship to because we are certified to self-assess our plants.

Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).

Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.

Order cut-off: Close of business the Friday prior to shipping.

📩 Tas Biosecurity Contact: Biosecurity.Tasmania@nre.tas.gov.au

Northern Territory (NT)

All plants shipped to NT require chemical treatment and a biosecurity inspection by a QLD Biosecurity Officer before shipping.

Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).

Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.

Important: You must check with NT Biosecurity to confirm your plants are permitted before ordering.

Please note: We cannot send NT orders to PO Boxes. NT Biosecurity require a physical street address for all parcels.

📩 NT Biosecurity Contact: quarantine@nt.gov.au

Western Australia (WA)

🚨 WA Customers – Please Read Carefully 🚨

You must check the WAOL (Western Australia Organism List) before ordering. If a plant is not on this list, we cannot send it.

If you're in WA and you see a checkout error its probably becuase you're trying to order plants that are not permitted in your state, please refer to the WAOL.

Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).

Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.

Important: You must check with WA Biosecurity to confirm your plants are permitted before ordering.

Delivery can take up to 2 weeks due to WA Biosecurity holding parcels for inspection.

📩 WA Biosecurity Contact: qwa.import@dpird.wa.gov.au

👉 Check the WAOL list here 👈

Reminder for All Quarantine State Customers (TAS, NT, WA):

YOU are responsible for checking that the plants you order are allowed in your state.
Check with your local biosecurity office before ordering.
If plants are refused entry due to quarantine restrictions, we are not responsible for refunds or replacements.
The shipping cost you pay at checkout covers everything—there are no extra fees beyond what you pay at checkout.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!

5 stars: 19 (95%)
4 stars: 0 (0%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 1 (5%)

Love love this plant.

Such a cool, weird little plant. Pics don't do it justice.

Amazing

Such a cool plant to have in my collection I have thus named her Ursula!
She arrived well packaged and with not a tentacle out of place. Will definitely buy from Uprooted again. Thank you so much 🐙

My first order in uprooted.

I am very pleased with my order. The plants are all in excellent condition and healthy. They were packaged well and delivered very quickly. I will be happy to order more.

Such an interesting and stunning plant. Even more amazing in person 😍

Love love love

Love this plant so much! Very quirky looking and packed beautifully.

Arrived in perfect condition, well packed. The plant is beautiful 😍

Quirkiest plant in my collection. Came in excellent condition

Absolutely LOVE this plant. It's so unusual. After 2 weeks it's going great. I have it under a grow light and it's getting new leaves. 💞

Alocasia Plumbea - Flying Squid

Arrived looking just like the best picture in the listing but started dying the very next day :( Lasted about 2 weeks. Every tentacle shriveled and fell off.
I live in Central NSW so perhaps it hated the weather or I did something drastically wrong. Such a shame because it's such an unusual plant with fabulous form and colour. I'll stick to hardier plants in the future.

Hi Kiffin,
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. We're really glad to hear your Alocasia Plumbea arrived looking just like the best photo in the listing — that confirms it left us in perfect condition, which is always our goal

We were a little disheartened to see a 1-star rating, especially given the plant was healthy on arrival. It sounds like the sudden decline may have been due to environmental stress after transit. We had a look at the weather in your area, and Central NSW has been experiencing quite cool conditions — unfortunately, that’s not ideal for tropical plants like this one, which really do need warmth and humidity to thrive.

To give sensitive plants like Alocasia the best chance in cooler climates, we recommend:
Bright filtered light, ideally with a grow light to boost conditions indoors
Warm, consistent temperatures, preferably above 18°C — a small heater near your plant area can make a big difference
Extra humidity, especially in winter when indoor air can be dry

It’s a truly unique plant, but definitely one for those willing to create the right conditions. Totally understand your decision to stick to hardier varieties going forward — and if you ever want help choosing something that’s a better match for your space, we’re always happy to help.

Thanks again for your order and feedback — we really appreciate your support!

A beautiful large healthy plant

My Alocasia Plumbea Flying Squid arrived in perfect condition. As always well packed and fast postage. A highly recommended seller ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Quirky Alocasia

As usual the plant is perfect! Uprooted plants never ever disappoint.They are always perfectly packed and arrive in mint condition and in such a quick turnaround .I can't recommend uprooted highly enough!

plant in great condition, similar to photos online

Sooo cool. Arrived in great shape!

Healthy happy plant! Clearly packed with the utmost care!

How stunning is the Flying Squid 🐙.
So glad I picked this unique plant.
Everyone should keep a squid!
Packed beautifully & arrived quickly.
Not a first time customer nor will it be my last order.
Highly recommend Uprooted.

Love this strange and wonderful plant

Not really sure how it will hold up as it made its way all the way to Tasmania. The plant held up so well in the post. Arrived really quickly and beautifully packaged. Hopefully it survives the transition. Thanks uprooted great plant great service

One of my favourite Alocasia, as they arw quite unique looking, not a typical Alo.. the name is very fitting.. 😊
I have never bought a bad plant from Uprooted.. they are a quality online plant store, who supply quality stock. And customer service is spot on.. fully recommend

Such a weird plant!

It came healthy and happy. (it's current condition is my fault entirely)

Then I dropped it.

Then I watered it too much.

Currently it's in rehab. If you buy this plant put it in well draining soil. If it's moist when you get it don't water it. I'm still trying to figure this one out. If It dies I'm getting another one.

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5 stars: 19 (95%)
4 stars: 0 (0%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 1 (5%)

Love love this plant.

Such a cool, weird little plant. Pics don't do it justice.

Amazing

My first order in uprooted.

I am very pleased with my order. The plants are all in excellent condition and healthy. They were packaged well and delivered very quickly. I will be happy to order more.

Such an interesting and stunning plant. Even more amazing in person 😍

Love love love

Love this plant so much! Very quirky looking and packed beautifully.

Arrived in perfect condition, well packed. The plant is beautiful 😍

Quirkiest plant in my collection. Came in excellent condition

Absolutely LOVE this plant. It's so unusual. After 2 weeks it's going great. I have it under a grow light and it's getting new leaves. 💞

Alocasia Plumbea - Flying Squid

Thanks again for your order and feedback — we really appreciate your support!

A beautiful large healthy plant

My Alocasia Plumbea Flying Squid arrived in perfect condition. As always well packed and fast postage. A highly recommended seller ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Quirky Alocasia

plant in great condition, similar to photos online

Sooo cool. Arrived in great shape!

Healthy happy plant! Clearly packed with the utmost care!

Love this strange and wonderful plant

Such a weird plant!

It came healthy and happy. (it's current condition is my fault entirely)

Then I dropped it.

Then I watered it too much.

Currently it's in rehab. If you buy this plant put it in well draining soil. If it's moist when you get it don't water it. I'm still trying to figure this one out. If It dies I'm getting another one.

Alocasia Plumbea - Flying Squid 🦑

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