Alocasia nebula 'Imperialis'
Also known as
Elephant's Ear 'Imperialis' and Jewel Alocasia 'Imperialis'
Taxonomy
Alocasia nebula 'Imperialis'
Alocasia
Araceae
Alismatales
How to care for Alocasia nebula 'Imperialis'
How often to water your Alocasia nebula 'Imperialis'

every 9
Alocasia nebula 'Imperialis' 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
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Finding light for Alocasia nebula 'Imperialis' in your home

a window
Alocasia nebula 'Imperialis' 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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How to fertilize Alocasia nebula 'Imperialis'

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 nebula 'Imperialis' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Alocasia nebula 'Imperialis'
Alocasia nebula 'Imperialis'
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.