Also known as Alocasia Rugosa (rugose = wrinkled) due to its distinctive wrinkled leaf structure, this commercially available Alocasia is a decorative eye-catcher. It is very popular among plant connoisseurs.
• Delivery: in a 6cm pot
• Growth type: upright
• Origin: Borneo
• Other names: Alocasia rugosa, elephant ear, arrow leaf, taro
Ben's care tips:
• Location/Light Requirements: Partial shade, indirect sunlight
• Substrate: Ben's Babyplant Soil, special soil, later peat-free potting soil, Ben's Syngonium & Alocasia Soil
• Temperature: optimal at 24° C (day), 18° C (night)
• Watering: keep moist and water as soon as the top layer of soil begins to dry, but avoid waterlogging
• Humidity: needs high humidity, place in bathroom or use humidifier
• Nutrient addition: in spring/summer every 4-6 weeks with organ. Fertilize moderately with liquid fertilizer
• Repot about every 2 years when the plant is well rooted. However, be sure to pay attention to drainage.
You can find our special soil and other in-house soil mixtures here:
Soil for indoor plants (bens-jungle.com)
