Alocasia is a family plant that most plant lovers grow. Not only alocasias are attractive, but these alocasias can also purify the air and decorate your home. These are why Alocasia has been winning the plant collectors’ hearts for a long time. Thus, today we will introduce 4 Effective Techniques to Take Care of Alocasias for a New Planter. We confirm that you will like it. If you’re ready, let’s go!

• Water Regularly

Alocasia is a herbaceous plant native to the evergreen forests of Asia or Australia. Therefore, we should plant alocasia in an area with sufficient humidity and sunlight. However, there are cautions as well. Do not overwater because it will cause roots to rot. Water once a day is enough except for some species that need extra water.

• Expose to Sunlight

Alocasia prefers about 50 percent of the sunlight. There may be some variegated alocasia species that prefer sunlight. If they do not expose to sunlight or do not get enough sunlight, they will wither. Taking it out to get sunlight will help the alocasia be stronger.

• Eliminate Weeds

What comes with planting is the weeds that steal nutrients and make our beloved plants diseased. Eliminating weeds or insects is therefore essential. Immediately get rid of it before it’s too late. A simple and harmless way to get rid of them is by spraying soapy water around the alocasia plant, so all the pests will get out.

• Use Fertilizers

  

Many people may think that fertilizer is not necessary, but actually, fertilizer is a good helper in nourishing plants. Sometimes, our plants are not getting enough nutrients and going to wither. Therefore, essential nutrients fertilizing is an alternative to help keep our plants healthy. Do not need to fertilize often, just 2-3 months at a time is enough.

5 All-time Preferable Alocasias

If you want to grow acacias, we have 5 All-time Preferable Alocasias to present.

• Alocasia Bambino

Alocasia Bambino is a small air-purifying plant size that can grow to 40 cm. Its white stems and slender, pointed, dark green leaves contrasting with silver veins make it look more eye-catching.

• Alocasia Watsoniana

The Alocasia Watsoniana has outstandingly beautiful leaves. The white stripes are contrasted with the bright green leaves. It is also suitable for decorating the house, especially for people with limited space or put on a shelf because it is relatively small.

• Alocasia Frydek 

The highlight of this Alocasia Frydek is its dark green, pointed, and jagged edge leaves. There is a white line contrasting with the leaves in the middle. The trunk is about 2 meters tall.

• Alocasia Amazonica

Alocasia Amazonica Variegated is one of the recommended houseplants for Alocasia lovers since it has alluring white variegated contrast with fresh arrow-shaped green leaves. The beauty of Alocasia Amazonica Variegated is its wavy edges and thick silvery leaf veins.

• Alocasia Gageana Aurea Variegated

Alocasia Gageana Aurea Variegated is currently preferable with elephant ears leaves. The yellow variegated contrast with the green leaves also makes them stand out.

How about  4 Effective Techniques to Take Care of Alocasias for a New Planter and 5 All-time Preferable Alocasias that we have introduced? Each plant is beautiful and worth planting. Plus, it is easy to care. Finally, if you are interested in Alocasias but are still hesitant or have a question in mind, we are happy to advise and export the best quality plants from Thailand to you.

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ปลูกบอนที่ไม่ใช่บอนสี อโลคาเซีย(Alocasia)และโคโลคาเซีย(Colocasia) ที่น่าสะสม