How much sunlight does my Alocasia Metalhead need?

Alocasia Metalhead may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does Alocasia Metalhead like?

Alocasia Metalhead doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Alocasia Metalhead?

Alocasia Metalhead does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Alocasia Metalhead?

Alocasia Metalhead should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Alocasia Metalhead go dormant?

It’s common for Alocasia Metalhead to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Alocasia Metalhead native to?

Alocasia Metalhead is native to tropical and subtropical Asia and Eastern Australia .

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Q: How often should I water my Alocasia Metalhead?

Alocasia Metalhead prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Alocasia Metalhead

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

Scientific name

Alocasia 'Metalhead'

Genus

Alocasia

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

Also known as

alocasia metal head

How to care for Alocasia Metalhead

Water

How often to water your Alocasia Metalhead

Alocasia Metalhead needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Omaha, Nebraska.

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

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Omaha, Nebraska

29% Very Low

Growing Alocasia Metalhead in Omaha right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 30th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Omaha is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determining…

Sunlight will increase by 45.1% ☀️

February 4th, 2023

Omaha is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Omaha is expected to increase by 45.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 9.1 megajoules of energy per m² per da…

Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours 📈

February 6th, 2023

This month, Omaha is getting an average of 6.1 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 13.8% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.6 total hours of dayli…

Light needs and placement for plant Alocasia Metalhead: 3ft from a window

Alocasia Metalhead may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Omaha, Nebraska ⛅.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Alocasia Metalhead

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Alocasia Metalhead: repot after 2X growth

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 Metalhead after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Alocasia Metalhead

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

February 4th, 2023

The growing potential in Omaha is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot p…