This attractive Alocasia is a sought-after rarity, as its wild form is only found in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines and is threatened with extinction. As the wavy edges of its contrasting leaves resemble the shape of the Philippine Kris sword, it is also known as the Kris Plant. It is somewhat more demanding to care for and is therefore more suitable for experienced plant collectors.
The picture of the plant is only an example picture to illustrate what can grow from these rhizomes/bulbs.
- Delivery: You will receive 1 x bulb/rhizome
- Growth type: upright
- Origin: Northern Mindanao region in the Philippines
- Other names: Kris Plant, Sander's Alocasia, Elephant Ear, Arrow Leaf, Taro
What is the best way to grow these rhizomes into established plants?
First of all, you need a suitable medium in which the rhizome can grow.
There are various methods for this, some of which you can also find in our store.
- Cultivation soil
- water
- Sphagnum moss (Info: Ben's Premium Sphagnum Moss comes from sustainable and certified cultivation)
- Perlite
- Hydroballs
1. the bulb should point upwards with the small light-colored tip and be completely embedded in the respective substrate. You should ensure that the substrate is always kept slightly moist, but not wet. We therefore advise against cultivating in water, as there is a significantly higher risk that the tubers will rot and not sprout.
2. place the container with the tuber in a warm and bright place.
3. with a little patience, the rhizome will sprout after a few weeks.
A little tip: When you receive our bulbs, some of them will still be surrounded by a slightly harder, dark skin. You can simply remove this carefully with your fingernail. Experience has shown that this accelerates the growth of the rhizome.
Ben's tips on plant care:
• Habitat/Light requirements: bright, indirect sunlight.
• Substrate: 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 substrate starts to dry, but avoid waterlogging
• Humidity: needs high humidity, place in bathroom or use humidifier
• Nutrient addition: in spring/summer every 2 weeks with organic fertiliser. Fertilise moderately with organic liquid fertiliser.
• Repot approx. every 2 years, when the soil is densely rooted. Make sure that the plant has good drainage.
