Alocasia Reversa

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Tropical plants in the Alocasia genus feature stunning foliage that can become the centerpiece of a garden or room.
• In the right conditions, they can grow very fast, but they are also sensitive plants.
• Alocasia grows well in big pots; they can thrive in the summertime and then be brought indoors in the winter.
• Some species are considered invasive, especially along the Gulf Coast in the U.S. Check with your local municipality if you have concerns prior to planting this species outdoors.
• If you have children or pets, you may want to avoid these plants as the leaves are toxic to humans and animals.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• Plant in loose, well-drained potting mix or a crumbly loamy soil.
• Try to let the top few inches of soil become nearly dry before watering.
• This will help keep it evenly moist.
• Soggy soil makes the plant susceptible to many fungal infections.

FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Alocasias can be heavy feeders, especially large specimens.
• Feed with liquid fertilizer during the growing season or frequent, small applications of granule fertilizer.

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Needs vary from shade to full sunlight, depending on the variety.
• Ask the grower if the plant is sun-trained.
• Leaf color tends to be better among plants that grow best with more light.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• Keep Alocasia plants moist all year; they are water-loving plants.
• There is a fine line with these plants.
• You want to keep the soil moist, but not soggy.
• They require less water during the winter months because the plant is dormant.

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