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The Alocasia dossier

Alocasia

The Alocasia grows in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, where its enormous arrow-shaped leaves catch sunlight under the canopy. It is not without reason that it is also called elephant ear.

Each variety has its own character: from the graphic zebra pattern of the Zebrina to the dark velvet of the Polly.

Light
Water
Growth rate
Care Extra care
Pet friendly No
Height 70 - 130 cm

The care year

little to plenty
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Placement and light

Give the Alocasia a light spot without direct afternoon sun; it burns the thin leaf. Heat and high humidity make it happy: the bathroom or a place among other plants works great.

Keep the temperature above 15 degrees and avoid drafts. Turn the plant regularly; the leaves grow strongly towards the light.

Water and feeding

Keep the potting soil constantly slightly moist; The root ball should never dry out completely, but neither should it be soaking wet. In the summer this often means a little water twice a week, in the winter less.

Spray the leaves regularly or place the plant on a saucer with pebbles and water. Feed in half doses every two weeks from April to September.

Is something wrong with your Alocasia?

Yellow leaves indicate too much water, brown edges indicate dry air. An Alocasia sometimes drops an older leaf when a new leaf appears; that's normal. Drops on the leaf tips are harmless: the plant sweats out excess moisture. Spider mites lurk in dry air.

Repotting and pot choice

Repot the Alocasia every one to two years in the spring; it grows quickly and its tubers fill the pot. Choose a pot that is one size larger and use airy, humus-rich potting soil. You can find the matching decorative pots directly on this page.

Toxic to pets?

The Alocasia contains calcium oxalate and is poisonous to cats and dogs. Chewing causes immediate irritation to the mouth and throat. Place the plant out of reach of pets or choose an animal-friendly alternative.

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Growth and size

In warmth and light, an Alocasia grows surprisingly quickly: during the season, a new leaf can appear every few weeks, always larger than the previous one. In winter he takes rest; that's part of it.

Is your plant unwell?

Pick your plant and the symptom, and our Plant Doctor gives you an instant free diagnosis with a step-by-step plan.

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Suits these interior styles

This plant looks great in the following interior styles. Check out the style guide for inspiration.

Tropical
Man loopt tussen grote binnenplanten in een licht kantoorpand
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