How to tend a Alocasia cucullata

Also known as: Panzhuyuia omeiensis Z.Y.Zhu, Arum cucullatum Lour., Caladium colocasia Schott ex Wight, Caladium cucullatum (Lour.) Pers., Caladium rugosum Desf., Colocasia cochleata Miq., Colocasia cucullata (Lour.) Schott, Colocasia rugosa (Desf.) Kunth, Alocasia rugosa (Desf.) Schott

Watering

Like wet, water thoroughly when soil surface is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like half shade environment, put in place with scattered sunlight

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove flower stem, diseased and rotten leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
South America
Category
Araceae, Alocasia
Size
Diameter≥10cm,Height≥15cm
Blooming period
Foliage plant, sometimes open flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color green
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