Feeding Alocasias Tips On Fertilizing Alocasia Plants

Alocasias are very heavy feeders, and fertilizing alocasia plants frequently is the only way to keep up with their appetite. Before planting your alocasias, mix 2 pounds (1 kg.) of slow-release fertilizer per 100 square feet (9.5 sq. m.)

How often should I fertilize my alocasia?
Are Alocasias heavy feeders?
Why are my alocasia leaves turning yellow?
How often do you water alocasia?
What is the best fertilizer for alocasia?
Should I mist my alocasia?
Should I cut dead leaves off alocasia?
Should I cut off yellow leaves alocasia?
Where should Elephant Ears be sun or shade?
How can you save Overwatered alocasia?
Can yellow leaves turn green again?
How do you fix yellow leaves on alocasia?

How often should I fertilize my alocasia?

For best results, use a general houseplant fertilizer every four weeks during the spring and summer. No fertilizer is necessary during the winter months when plant growth naturally slows. Only apply fertilizer to damp soil–never dry, as it can burn the roots. Alocasias are mildly toxic to pets and humans.

Are Alocasias heavy feeders?

- Alocasias are heavy feeders in the growing season, so feed them fortnightly over spring and summer.

Why are my alocasia leaves turning yellow?

If Alocasia has yellow leaves, it's been too wet or too dry. ... Plants must be free of brown spots and brown leaf edges, often caused by insufficient humidity and/or the potting soil being too dry. This can also cause the plant to droop.

How often do you water alocasia?

Water: Alocasia Polly enjoy weekly watering sessions and frequent misting, keeping their soil moist but not wet. In winter, we recommend allowing the top 2' of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering and root rot.

What is the best fertilizer for alocasia?

Should I mist my alocasia?

Alocasia plants grow best in high humidity. ... You can also increase the humidity by placing a small humidifier near the plant or grouping plants together. Do not mist the plant; misting encourages plant diseases. The flowers of an alocasia plant are very small and inconsequential in comparison to the beautiful leaves.

Should I cut dead leaves off alocasia?

Trim Away Damaged Leaves

Often all leaves on the plant are damaged. ... Petioles are the stalks that attach leaves to the stem. The trunk insulates the fleshy bulb, or Alocasia rhizome, from additional cold damage that would otherwise just turn the bulb to mush. The crown of the plant will regenerate, but slowly.

Should I cut off yellow leaves alocasia?

It's often best to wait before cutting yellow leaves off an Alocasia until the leaves have turned completely yellow and died. Even a leaf that is partially yellow can still be providing energy for the plant and removing it too early can do more harm than good.

Where should Elephant Ears be sun or shade?

Plant elephant ear bulbs outside after all danger of frost has passed and daytime temperatures remain above 70 degrees. Elephant Ears are tropical plants and cannot tolerate any frost. They only emerge when the soil is warm. Select a location in full sun or part sun with a good, rich, moist, organic soil.

How can you save Overwatered alocasia?

Wilted, overwatered plants are not always a lost cause.

Move your plant to a shady area even if it is a full-sun plant. ...
Check your pot for proper drainage and, if possible, create additional air space around the roots. ...
Water only when the soil is dry to the touch, but do not let it get too dry. ...
Treat with a fungicide.

Can yellow leaves turn green again?

A yellow leaf on a house plant is unlikely to turn green again UNLESS the yellowing is caused by a nutritional deficiency, which if rectified, could cause the green colour to return. Usually though, say goodbye to the green. Hell, make your peace and put the whole leaf's affairs in order. Never mind.

How do you fix yellow leaves on alocasia?

Your humidity level

Low humidity and dry soil cause leaves to droop and brown on their edges, later followed by entire yellowing, browning, and shriveling. Your Alocasia Polly will appreciate a boost in humidity from regular misting, a humidifier, or pebble tray.