Alocasia
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Alocasia Wentii
Alocasia Wentii care is all about keeping it at above average humidity and keeping the soil moist (but not dry or soaking). It is an easy to look after, large houseplant, in this article we’ll run down exactly how to care for it and propagate it… Alocasia Wentii Summary Light needs: Plenty of indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Water it if the top 50% of soil is dry. Fertilizer: Feed a balanced fertilizer every 3 weeks in spring and summer. Soil: A rich well draining potting compost. Humidity: 60%. Temperature: 15-30°C (59-86°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Common issues: Over and underwatering. Introduction Welcome…
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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…
