Alocasia stingray v.17 h.55

Proper Alocasia plant care begins with the soil. It needs to be porous and a recommended mix would be one part soil, one part perlite or coarse potting sand and one part peat. The potting mixture must be well aerated, well-drained, and yet remain moist. Humidity is second on the list of necessities for your new houseplant. Alocasia thrives in a moist environment and needs plenty of water during active growth. Alocasia’s need for water diminishes drastically during dormancy and should be reduced to moistening the soil once in a while. Your Alocasia indoor planting should be well lit with bright, but diffuse light. Direct sunlight will burn the leaves. Avoid southern exposures. Fortunately, average household temperatures are sufficient for plants, although they prefer it a bit warmer, about 29 C. in summer. Use a fertilizer formulated for foliage plants, such as a slow-release fertilizer applied every couple of months during the growing season.