Alocasia 'Imperial Red'
Kiersten Rankel
Kiersten lives in New Orleans, LA and graduated with her masters degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University in 2019.
She has conducted or assisted on research studies covering trees such as the bald cypress, swamp maple, and water tupelo, as well as important marsh grasses including Juncus, Spartina, and Phragmites.
Kiersten is a certified Louisiana Master Naturalist and regularly volunteers with local community gardens and nonprofits to help restore critical ecosystems along the Gulf Coast.
About Alocasia 'Imperial Red'
Alocasias, commonly known as Elephant Ears, are some of the most common houseplants although their leaves can reach enormous sizes when grown outdoors! 🐘 They typically only support a few leaves at a time (more, when they get more sun!) so don't be concerned if you see an old leaf begin to retire after a new one emerges. They grow out of underground corms which are similar to bulbs, so next time you repot keep an eye out for baby Alocasias! They contain calcium oxalate crystals so be sure to keep them out of reach if you have children or pets! ⚠️
Taxonomy
Alocasia 'Imperial Red'
Alocasia
Araceae
Alismatales
How to care for Alocasia 'Imperial Red'
How often to water your Alocasia 'Imperial Red'
every 9
Alocasia 'Imperial Red' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Alocasia 'Imperial Red' in your home
a window
Alocasia 'Imperial Red' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Alocasia 'Imperial Red' in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Alocasia 'Imperial Red'
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Alocasia 'Imperial Red' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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#AlocasiaScalprum After a rep, my leaves are turning under, like curving. What is the matter? Thanks I've watered the plant slightly But have seen no changes. #AlocasiaScalprum
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My alocasia is turning yellow/brown. Please help! #Alocasia #yellowing #help She looked perfect when I bought her, and over the last few weeks she’s been getting more and more yellow/brown/dead spots on multiple leaves. I’ve already cut off one really bad leaf, but I’m not sure why this is happening. I’ve moved her so she’s getting more light, I held off watering in case it was overwatering, but it just keeps getting worse! 😭 Does anyone know why this might be happening?
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Why are some of my leaves dying. I water once a week #BlackVelvetAlocasia
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My Alocasia seems to have stopped growing. It is not close to a window but I have a grow light over it. Any tips?
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This Scalprum is just about ready for a new jar! He’s getting too magnificent 💕 I love it when corms work out
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WHATS WRONG She was doing so well after her repot last month and I put water in her saucer yesterday AND SHES YELLOW!! The one thats most yellow isnt even an eldest leaf!!
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Hi! Yesterday I bought this beautiful Alocasia Macrorrhiza for a really good price, and I just wanted to show it to you and ask for some tips. I noticed it had some white mealybugs and spider mites. Yesterday I cleaned the leaves with water, sprayed them with a nettle purin solution, and also removed some of the mealybugs using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. After that, I sprayed the whole plant with the nettle mix. When i bought it it was all wrapped in a net that i guess didn’t help her I’d love to know if you have any tips! #HappyPlants #help #AlocasiaAddicts #Alocasia
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help!! one of my alocacia’s leaves are turning brown! i’m not exactly sure what’s causing this, i’m keeping up on watering, and it even has a new leaf uncurling -sophia #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants #NewGrowth #helpneeded #NewPlantMom
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Anyone know what's going on with the leaves?
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My plan has little white holes in it why? #BlackVelvetAlocasia
Care Summary for Alocasia 'Imperial Red'
Alocasia 'Imperial Red'
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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