- How do you water Alocasia correctly?
- When and how is the arrow leaf fertilized?
- Need to prune Alocasia?
- What should be considered when repotting?
- What diseases and pests can occur?
- How to care for Alocasia in winter?
The Alocasia, also known as arrow leaf, is not cultivated as a houseplant because of the flowers, but because of their beautiful foliage. The care is not very easy, because it only develops its strong leaves if the location and care conditions are met. How to care for an Alocasia.
With good care and an optimal location, the arrowhead develops large, strong leaves
How do you water Alocasia correctly?
Alocasia needs a lot of water, but does not tolerate waterlogging. Therefore, water the plant regularly. The substrate should be dry on top between the individual watering processes. Immediately pour off excess water.
Spray the leaves with water more frequently to increase humidity.
When and how is the arrow leaf fertilized?
Fertilize at two-week intervals from April to September. Use a regular fertilizer for green plants. Halve the indicated dose.
Need to prune Alocasia?
You are allowed to cut the arrow leaf when the plant has grown too big. It is best to do this in the spring. Cut the shoots back to two-thirds.
You can remove dead leaves as well as the flower.
What should be considered when repotting?
When the roots of the Alocasia have completely penetrated the substrate, you should repot them, in early spring.
Put them in a larger pot that you have previously filled with loose potting soil or a mixture of leaf soil, gravel and clay granules. Lay drainage in the bottom of the pot to prevent waterlogging.
What diseases and pests can occur?
If the substrate is permanently too moist, the roots will rot. In addition, Alocasia is susceptible to various pests:
- white flies
- thrips
- spider mites
Check the plant regularly for an infestation and take immediate control measures.
How to care for Alocasia in winter?
Alocasia is cared for in the room all year round. Temperatures must not fall below 15 degrees, even in winter. In winter, water a little less, but make sure that the humidity remains sufficiently high.
tips
The arrowhead belongs to the aroid family and, like all members of this plant family, is poisonous. The milky juice can cause skin irritation. You should therefore avoid an Alocasia if you have small children or pets.