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How to tend a Alocasia macrorrhizos

Family: Araceae

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Watering

Likes wet environments, only need keep soil moist, may spray water in the air or rub leaves with water

Sunlight

Like half shade, put in places with scattered light in summer, flowering time needs a period of 3-5h light

Soil

Peat mixed with coarse sand soil

Fertilizer

Need more fertilization, apply once every 10-15 days in spring and autumn, except winter

Pruning

Remove dead and yellowish leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
South America
Category
Araceae, Alocasia
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 20 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, blooms sometimes, light green or milky white spathe flower
Flower colors
Leaf color emerald green