Alocasia Hybrid - Plant

Planting and care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

Caring for Alocasia Hybrid

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Sunlight:

• Keep the plant in indirect bright sunlight or partial sunlight area.
• This Alocasia plant survives in the outer as well as the indoor condition, just protect from the harsh sunlight.

Soil:

• Use nutrient rich, well drained, well aereted, and porous potting mix.

Watering:

• Water a plant when the topsoil in pot (5 to 8 cm) feels dry to touch.
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.
• Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10 am.

Application of Fertilizer:

• Apply fertilize a plant mostly in the spring and early monsoon season.
• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots to the plant can easily uptake the nutrients and moisture.

Re-potting:

• When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
• Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days then move the plant to its required light condition.


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Plant Protection:

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Typical uses of Alocasia Hybrid

Special features: Unusual and unique alien-looking leaves

Ornamental use: These are tropical plants of the Arum family that are treasured for their decorative leaves.

References

• http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a435
• http://www.houseplantsexpert.com/amazon-elephants-ear-plant.html