How do you care for Alocasia lutea?

How do you care for Alocasia lutea?

Golden Lutea Alocasias enjoy well drained but moist, rich organic mix. Remember try to stay away from wet, mucky or dry, sandy soils. To help establish your new Golden Lutea Alocasia, fertilize sparingly at least 6 inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time released product.

Is Alocasia a sun or shade?

Alocasias need bright, but indirect light. This is due to the plant’s natural habitat, on the forest floor beneath the tree canopy. Direct sun will cause the leaves to burn, so avoid placing your Alocasia in a spot where it’ll be exposed to direct sun for a prolonged period.

Is Alocasia an indoor plant?

Fast-growing Alocasia plants are most often grown as houseplants, but it’s common to bring them outdoors during the warm months, sometimes burying the entire pot in the ground to create a natural look.

Can Alocasia survive indoor?

Alocasia plants require humidity of between 50 and 60 percent to thrive indoors. Typically, household air is too dry for these moisture-loving plants. To encourage healthy growth, mist the Alocasia leaves daily, use a room humidifier, or place the pot on a pebble tray half filled with water to increase humidity.

How often should I water my Alocasia?

Alocasia Polly enjoy weekly watering sessions and frequent misting, keeping their soil moist but not wet. In winter, we recommend allowing the top 2′ of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering and root rot.

How do you grow Alocasia indoors?

Your Alocasia enjoys the warmth, preferably between 65–85 degrees, so maintain indoor temperatures above 60 degrees. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes. Feed once a month during the spring and summer with a liquid fertilizer for indoor plants such as our All Purpose Fertilizer (20-20-20).

What are the benefits of Alocasia plant?

The plants are applied for stimulating the skin, e.g. in cases of fever and to remove blotches. The rhizome is sometimes used as a poultice to treat furuncles. The pounded stems are applied as a paste to snakebites and scorpion stings.

Is Alocasia an air purifier?

Here is a partial list of the simple and common plants NASA recommends. At Logee’s, we also use Elephant Ear Plants (Alocasias and Colocasias), Dracaenas, Ficus and Calatheas to clean the indoor air. These varieties also made the cut on the NASA list.

Can Alocasia grow in full sun?

They prefer full sun and consistent moisture. Alocasias hold the tip of their leaves out or upward and they prefer more well drained soil and a little shade. Read on to see some of the many exciting varieties and discover why it’s so easy to get hooked on growing these tropical titans.

Where should Alocasia be placed indoors?

Your Alocasia Polly will thrive in a spot with bright, indirect, filtered light. Never allow this plant to stand in the direct sunlight—the leaves will burn. If you don’t have an ideal location for your Alocasia, use a Grow Light.

How often should you water Alocasia?

Water. Alocasia Polly enjoy weekly watering sessions and frequent misting, keeping their soil moist but not wet. In winter, we recommend allowing the top 2′ of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering and root rot.

Is Alocasia poisonous to humans?

The Bottom Line. Alocasia plants make stunning houseplants, but they can be harmful if the plant material is chewed on or swallowed. These plants contain oxalate crystals that can cause mouth pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. They should be kept away from children and pets.