Alocasia Macrorhizza Splash

Dhs. 285.00

🌿 Alocasia Macrorrhiza 'Splash' Care Guide

☀️ Light

  • Bright, indirect light is best.

  • Can tolerate soft morning sun.

  • Avoid harsh direct sunlight—it can scorch the variegated parts easily.

  • Low light will reduce variegation.

💧 Watering

  • Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy.

  • Water when the top 2–3 cm (1 inch) feels dry.

  • Reduce watering slightly during colder months or dormancy.

  • Do not let it sit in water—it causes root rot.

🌫️ Humidity

  • Loves high humidity (60% and above).

  • Mist regularly, use a humidifier, or set on a pebble tray.

  • Low humidity can cause crispy edges or brown spots.

🌡️ Temperature

  • Prefers 18–30°C (65–86°F).

🪴 Soil

  • Use a well-draining chunky mix:

    • 50% potting soil

    • 20–30% perlite

    • 10% orchid bark or pumice

    • 10% coco coir or sphagnum moss

  • Alocasias like airy soil to prevent root rot.

🍽️ Fertilizer

  • Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer.

  • Use a balanced liquid fertilizer (e.g. 20-20-20) at half strength.

  • Stop or reduce feeding in fall and winter when growth slows.

🌱 Growth Tip

  • Variegated Alocasias grow slower due to reduced chlorophyll.

  • Give them plenty of light (without sunburn) to help support growth and maintain strong variegation.

Extra Tips

  • Occasionally clean the large leaves to remove dust so the plant can photosynthesize better.

  • If a leaf gets damaged, don’t worry — the plant will grow new ones.

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