Alocasia Scalprum

Alocasia scalprum 🌿—a rarer Alocasia with sleek, narrow, blade-like leaves:

🌞 Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light.

• Can tolerate medium light but will grow slower.

• Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn its delicate leaves.

💧 Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.

• Water when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry.

• Reduce watering during winter dormancy.

• Ensure the pot has excellent drainage to prevent root rot.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal range: 65–80°F (18–27°C).
  

• Needs high humidity (60–80%) to thrive—humidifiers, pebble trays, or misting help.

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Use a chunky, airy mix (aroid mix is best):

  • Potting soil + perlite + orchid bark + a little charcoal.

• Repot every 1–2 years when roots begin crowding.

🍽️ Fertilizer

• Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer (20-20-20 or similar) every 2–4 weeks in spring and summer.

• Dilute to half-strength.

• Hold off in winter when growth slows.

✂️ Maintenance & Issues

• Wipe leaves to keep them dust-free (helps photosynthesis).

• Remove dead or yellowing leaves.

• Prone to common aroid pests: spider mites, mealybugs, aphids, thrips—inspect often.

🌱 Growth Habit

• Compact, upright growth with narrow, sword-like leaves.

• Typically stays small to medium-sized compared to other Alocasias—great for indoor collections.