Alocasia Macrorhizza Splash
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🌿 Alocasia Macrorrhiza 'Splash' Care Guide
☀️ Light
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Bright, indirect light is best.
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Can tolerate soft morning sun.
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Avoid harsh direct sunlight—it can scorch the variegated parts easily.
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Low light will reduce variegation.
💧 Watering
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Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy.
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Water when the top 2–3 cm (1 inch) feels dry.
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Reduce watering slightly during colder months or dormancy.
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Do not let it sit in water—it causes root rot.
🌫️ Humidity
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Loves high humidity (60% and above).
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Mist regularly, use a humidifier, or set on a pebble tray.
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Low humidity can cause crispy edges or brown spots.
🌡️ Temperature
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Prefers 18–30°C (65–86°F).
🪴 Soil
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Use a well-draining chunky mix:
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50% potting soil
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20–30% perlite
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10% orchid bark or pumice
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10% coco coir or sphagnum moss
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Alocasias like airy soil to prevent root rot.
🍽️ Fertilizer
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Feed every 4 weeks in spring and summer.
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Use a balanced liquid fertilizer (e.g. 20-20-20) at half strength.
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Stop or reduce feeding in fall and winter when growth slows.
🌱 Growth Tip
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Variegated Alocasias grow slower due to reduced chlorophyll.
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Give them plenty of light (without sunburn) to help support growth and maintain strong variegation.
Extra Tips
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Occasionally clean the large leaves to remove dust so the plant can photosynthesize better.
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If a leaf gets damaged, don’t worry — the plant will grow new ones.