Alocasia amazonica
Also known as
African Mask and Amazon Elephant's Ears
Taxonomy
Alocasia x mortfontanensis
Alocasia
Araceae
Alismatales
How to care for Alocasia amazonica
Water
How often to water your Alocasia amazonica
every 9
Alocasia amazonica needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Alocasia amazonica in your home
a window
Alocasia amazonica 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.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Alocasia amazonica
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 amazonica after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Alocasia amazonica
Alocasia amazonica
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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