How to grow and care for Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don
Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Medium
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don
How often should I water?
check Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don need?
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don likes Medium light, Low light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 2K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
2K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don is a member of Araceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 - 12 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Alocasia |
| Species | Alocasia macrorrhizos |
Is Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don toxic?
Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don is dangerous to Hamster, Dog
Hamster
Dog
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