Alocasia Teletubbies

Alocasia 'Teletubbies' is a rare and visually striking tropical plant, known for its thick, glossy leaves with unique rippling or wavy edges and a strong upright structure. Like other Alocasias, it requires specific care to thrive indoors or in tropical gardens. Here’s how to take care of it:

🌿 Care Guide 

• Light: Bright, indirect light

• Water: Keep soil consistently moist, but never soggy

• Humidity: High (60%+)

• Temperature: Warm (65–85°F / 18–29°C)

• Dormancy: May go dormant in cooler seasons

☀️ LIGHT

• Bright, indirect light is best — think filtered sunlight or a spot near a bright window with sheer curtains.

• Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the delicate leaves.

• Insufficient light leads to leggy growth and dull color.

💧 WATERING

• Keep soil evenly moist, but never waterlogged.

• Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry.

• Use room-temperature filtered water to avoid mineral buildup and leaf tip burn.

• Reduce watering slightly in winter or if the plant goes into dormancy.

🌱 SOIL

• Use a well-draining, airy mix, such as:

  • 1 part peat or coco coir

  • 1 part perlite or pumice

  • 1 part orchid bark or chunky soil mix

• Good drainage is key to avoid root rot.

🌡️ TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY

• Temperature: Prefers 65–85°F (18–29°C)
  

• Humidity: Needs high humidity (60%+).

  • Use a humidifier, pebble tray, or group with other plants.

  • Brown edges or crispy tips often mean low humidity.

🧪 FERTILIZING

• Fertilize every 4–6 weeks during active growth (spring/summer).

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

• No need to fertilize in winter if the plant slows or goes dormant.

🍂 DORMANCY

• Alocasia triangularis may go dormant in cooler climates.

• Leaves may yellow and drop — don’t panic.

• Water less, don’t fertilize, and resume care in spring when new growth appears.

🌱 PROPAGATION

• Best propagated by division during repotting.

• Carefully separate rhizomes or offsets, ensuring each has roots attached.

🪴 REPOTTING

• Repot every 1–2 years, ideally in spring.

• Choose a pot 1–2 inches wider with good drainage.