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Alocasia: Growing and Care
16.10.2023 16:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:22
Alocasia is a moisture-loving plant; it loves generous watering, but does not tolerate flooding or stagnation of water. It should be frequent, abundant and regular.
The frequency depends on the growing conditions and directly depends on the thermometer readings.
What kind of pot does Alocasia need
When choosing a pot material, alocasia can be grown both in plastic and in terracotta pots (the so-called ceramic pot without glaze), that is, so that the pot is not completely covered with glaze.
Where is the best place to put alocasia
They grow best on verandas and windows, covered with gauze or some other transparent fabric to create diffused light.
To make Alocasia quite comfortable, you need to place it in a place where there is enough sunlight or in a slightly dark place.
What does the alocasia flower like
Alocasia Kalidora loves moisture, so you need to try to create a native tropical climate for the plant.
Spray the foliage with a spray bottle; in summer, procedures are carried out more often; in winter, it is better not to overdo it.
Temperature is the most common cause of problems with a plant; if the heating is incorrect, it begins to hurt.
How to properly care for alocasia
In nature, Alocasia grows in a humid and warm environment.
Therefore, regularly spray your indoor plant with water, preferably at least once a week.
The likelihood of spider mites will also decrease.
The water should be settled and at room temperature.
