Alocasia 'Portora'
$0.80
1. Watering
Most Alocasia like a slightly moist soil environment, but they are not resistant to waterlogging, so it is important to control when watering. If the soil is found to be dry, water should be applied to ensure that the soil is slightly moist, especially in the peak growth season, and water should not be lacking, otherwise yellow leaves will appear. Alocasia also have certain requirements for air humidity. If the climate is relatively dry, water should be sprayed regularly to ensure a certain humidity.
2. Temperature
Alocasia usually like a warm climate environment and have poor cold resistance. When maintaining them, pay attention to controlling the temperature. After entering winter, it is best to move them indoors for maintenance. The indoor temperature should be kept above 10℃ to ensure that they are evergreen all year round. If the temperature is too low, frostbite is occur. In addition, ventilation should be strengthened during the high temperature period in summer, and windows should be opened for indoor maintenance.
3. Light
Alocasia generally do not require high light. Pay attention to the light intensity when maintaining them. It is best to maintain them in an environment with sufficient indoor light and scattered light. Excessive light can easily cause sunburn. Although Alocasia are shade-tolerant, they should not be placed in a dark environment for a long time during maintenance, otherwise photosynthesis cannot proceed normally, which will hinder growth and easily cause yellowing of leaves.
4. Soil
When maintaining Alocasia plants, you should also pay attention to the soil used. Most Alocasia like soft, breathable, water-permeable soil with a certain fertility. In such a soil environment, Alocasia can promote more vigorous growth. When potting, pay attention to regular potting. Usually, potting should be changed once every two to three years to avoid soil compaction, otherwise it will hinder root breathing and affect growth.
5. Fertilization
To promote the vigorous growth of Alocasia, fertilization should be applied in time during the peak growth season. It is best to combine watering and fertilization, or dilute the fertilizer with clean water before watering the fertilizer solution, so that the plants can absorb the fertilizer faster and promote their vigorous growth.
