Alocasia
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Alocasia Zebrina
Welcome to our alocasia zebrina care and propagation guide. They key to caring for them is to give them plenty of humidity and keep the soil moist Alocasia Zebrina Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight Watering needs: Water when the top layer of soil is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer every 2 or 3 weeks in spring and summer. Soil: A good peat based or similar potting compost with added perlite Humidity: 60-70% Temperature: 18-25ºC (64-77ºF) Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Zebra Alocasia. Common issues: Root rot from overwatering. Introduction The alocasia zebrina is natively from Southeast Asia, and is known…
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Alocasia California
Welcome to our guide to the Alocasia California all you need to know about care and propagation, including light, water, soil, temperature and humidity needs. The key to caring for an Alocasia California is to give it bright light and moist but not soaking soil. Alocasia California Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Water it once or twice a week when top layer of the soil is dry. Fertilizer: A diluted, nitrogen-rich fertilizer twice a month in spring and summer. Soil: A rich, airy soil, well-draining. Humidity: 60% or more. Temperature: 50-77°F (10-25°C). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Elephant ear,…
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Alocasia Maharani
There are a few things you need to do to care for an alocasia maharani, we run through them below in this care guide. The key to alocasia maharani care is to keep the plant humid and soil moist. Alocasia Maharani Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Let the top 30% of soil dry out before watering again. Fertilizer: Diluted balanced feed every month in summer. Soil: A loose, rich, well draining soil. Humidity: 60%-80%. Temperature: 15-27°C (59-81°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Lack of humidity issues like crispy leaves. Introduction The alocasia maharani is a small, grey dragon-scaley…
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Alocasia Cuprea Care
Welcome to our guide to alocasia cuprea care and propagation. They key is to keep it in a good chunky medium, keep it humid and don’t overwater it. We cover all you need to know… Alocasia Cuprea Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Water when the top 40% of soil is dry, check it weekly. Fertilizer: A well diluted balanced feed once a month in summer. Soil: A mix of potting compost, perlite, orchid bark. Humidity: 60%-80%. Temperature: 18-25ºC (64-77ºF). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Leaf crisping and browning due to low humidity or underwatering. Introduction…
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Alocasia Stingray
Welcome to our alocasia stingray care and propagation guide, we run down all you need to know. They key is to keep it humid and the soil moist and it should grow well. Alocasia Stingray Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly and and water it if top 25% of the soil is dry. Fertilizer: A balanced fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. Soil: A mix of 80% normal potting mix and 20% perlite. Humidity: 60-70%. Temperature: 18°C to 25°C (64-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Crisping due to lack of humidity. Introduction The alocasia…
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Alocasia Low Rider
Welcome to our guide to the Alocasia Low Rider plant care and propagation. The key to getting the best out of this plant is moist soil and decent humidity: aim for 60%. Alocasia Low Rider Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check the plant weekly and only water it if the top 25% of soil is dry. Fertilizer: Feed it a balanced plant feed once a month in the summer months. Soil: A well draining soil with perlite for drainage. Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 15-30°C (59-86°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Other names: Alocasia Portora. Common issues: Overwatering and underwatering. Introduction…
