Alocasia Macrorhizza Splash

🌿 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.