Alocasia Care

Light / Temperature / Humidity: Bright but Indirect Light. No Direct Light as this can burn leaves. / 60-80F / Higher Humidity (75%+) is preferred.

Water: 2" Starter Pots: Water anytime the top of the soil feels dry since the small pots dry out quickly. 4" or Larger Pots: Water when the top 1" of the soil begins to feel dry to the touch . Each home has different conditions so check the soil to make sure it doesn’t get soggy or too dry. Alocasias need consistent moisture and cannot handle drought.

Re-Potting/Soil: 2" Potted Starter Plants, are ready to be repotted into 4" pots upon delivery and the larger soil volume will give the plant more consistent moisture. Use a well-draining Peat or Peat/Coco coir blended mix. The exact mix we use is Optimara Potting Soil. Thoroughly water after repotting.

Fertilizer: Use an All-Purpose Houseplant food such as NPK 20-5-10 diluted to half strength every other time you water. Reduce fertilizing during the winter when the plant is dormant.

Toxicity: All Alocasias are poisonous if consumed. Keep away from pets and children.