Ornamental Plant

ALOCASIA

(Giant Taro)

A perennial herbaceous plant with large leaves that transpire strongly, effectively purifying indoor air. Under suitable conditions it produces elegant and noble flowers.

Living Conditions

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20-30°C Tropical, warm-loving

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≥60% Room humidity

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Alluvial Leaf mold, mud

Seasonal Care

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Spring Maintain soil moisture

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Summer Maintain soil moisture

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Autumn Maintain soil moisture

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Winter Keep warm, ≥8°C

20-30°

Optimal temp.

≥60%

Room humidity

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1. Characteristics

Herbaceous, perennial. Large leaves with strong transpiration effectively purify indoor air. Under suitable temperature and humidity, an elegant and noble flower blooms from the center of the leaves.

Air purification: High

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2. Temperature

Tropical plant, optimal 20-30°C, minimum tolerable is 8°C. In winter, prepare warming measures: use a warm air conditioner or cover with a plastic bag with a few holes for ventilation.

Range: 20-30°C

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3. Humidity & Fertilizing

Moisture-loving; room humidity should not fall below 60%. Fertilize once a year from January to March with diluted fertilizer, increase nitrogen ratio and add a little iron sulfate.

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Diluted fertilizer

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Iron sulfate

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spa I. PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Alocasia is a perennial herbaceous plant. Its large leaves transpire strongly, effectively purifying the indoor environment. When indoor temperature and humidity are suitable, an elegant and noble flower blooms from the center of the leaves.

agriculture II. GROWING AND CARE TECHNIQUES

1. Temperature

Alocasia is a tropical plant. The most suitable growth temperature is 20-30°C, and it can tolerate a minimum of 8°C. In winter, prepare warming measures; keep the room temperature from dropping too low — you can use a warm air conditioner indoors, or cover the plant with a plastic bag and punch a few holes for ventilation.

2. Humidity

Alocasia loves moisture. In spring, summer, and autumn, maintain soil moisture and keep indoor humidity no lower than 60%.

3. Fertilizing

Each year from January to March, fertilize the plant once with diluted fertilizer. You can increase the nitrogen ratio and add a little iron sulfate. Leaf mold, mud, or alluvial soil can also be used as supplementary nutrient sources.

Technical Specifications

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20-30°C Ideal temperature

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8°C Minimum temperature

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≥60% Room humidity

schedule

Jan–Mar Fertilizing season