Alocasia

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Alocasia features

A species of rhizomatous or tuberous, Alocasia is a tropical plant with big, beautiful, broad leaves. Kept indoors or outdoors, this plant with elephant-eared foliage comes in various diversity which will never fail to impress plants lovers. Color, shape, and size of the plant might vary depending on the species.

Alocasia leaves’ color in gorgeous green shades have thick bright veins all throughout. The perennial plant has tall stems and can turn yellow due to poor light, humidity and temperatures.

In good conditions where humidity and temperature are proper, it starts blooming. The flowers are cream butter-colored.

Plant’s origin

The origin of the Arum family plant is in tropical rain forests of Asia and Indian subcontinent.

How to care this plant:

Regular watering will ensure the freshness of the humidity-loving plant. If you hold the plant in a pot at home, reduce the amount of watering but keep the soil moisture. In a well-draining pot with partially acidic soil, you will allow Alocasia to boom enjoyably. Use organic soil for better growth.

In warm times, the stunning plant grows much faster. It hibernates in cold seasons and growing will be stopped until the next warm season.

The right humidity for the plant should go from medium to high so avoid dry places. Due to the good fertilization of Alocasia plants, there is no much place for concern as they grow from bulbs which help the leaves grow again in proper conditions.

Appropriate light:

Keep the plant in warm places where there’s dim sunlight. Place it where there is sufficient amount of light. Every day 6 to 8 hours of indirect natural light is essential. Extreme sunlight might hurt it. If the leaves turn yellowish or scorch, it is an alarm that they are exposed to prolonged full sunlight.

Appropriate temperature:

The most preferred temperature for the growth of the plant would be between the ranges of 18 to 29 ° Celsius; at below 15 ° it might be hurt. Satisfactory humidity for the plant ranges from 50% to 60%. Never let the humidity rate go lower than 40% as it might increase the chances of drooping.

Best places for the plant:

Houses

Offices

Hotels 

Hospitals

To beautify your house or garden with this eye-catching plant, you can rely on Alocasia plant as a top priority. The charming foliage will fit the decoration of almost any kind of house. Alocasia will also be a nice gift to those you love.