ABOUT THE PLANT
Light :They need very bright sunlight for around 6-8 hours a day but no direct sun exposure. Alocasias won’t survive dark or gloomy spots.
Water :Watering methods often involve soaking the soil and letting it dry, but this doesn’t work for the Alocasia. Instead, Alocasias need little water but at frequent intervals. To keep the soil evenly moist, allow 2 to 3 inches of the soil to dry out before watering. Soggy soil, overwatering, and wet leaves put your Alocasia at risk of acquiring fungal infections. During the colder months, cut down on watering, especially during winter, as this is the Alocasia’s period of dormancy.
Soil :Well-aerated, organic, loose soil that contains a suitable amount of peat moss works best for Alocasia plant care. For soil that seems heavy, adding a builder’s sand or perlite will do the trick. An ideal potting mix is house plant soil, peat moss, and perlite, all in equal parts. Inorganic matter such as pumice or crushed gravel can substitute for perlite to help the soil drain better.
Humidity & Temperature :they require 50% to 60% humidity levels to flourish indoors. Alocasia plants flourish best in warm temperatures between 60°F to 80°F (15.6°C to 26.7°C).