Alocasia scalprum

Plant including pot – 25 cm / 9.85 Inch Tall

Leaf length 20 -25 cm / 7.8 - 9.85 Inch

Pot size 8 cm / 3.15 Inch

Key Care Requirements

Light:

Thrives in bright, indirect light (east/west window or pulled back from a south window). Avoid direct sun to prevent scorching.

Watering:

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Allow the top quarter (roughly 1–2 inches) of soil to dry out between waterings.

Humidity & Temperature:

Prefers high humidity (60% or more) but can adapt to average household levels. Thrives in temperatures of 18 - 25°C

Soil & Potting:

Use a well-draining, chunky mix, such as a combination of coco husk, orchid bark, perlite, and charcoal.

Fertilizer:

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength once a month during the growing season (spring/summer).

Maintenance:

Gently wipe leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust.

Pests: Keep an eye out for spider mites, mealybugs, and scale.

Dormancy:

Alocasias may go dormant in winter; if so, significantly reduce watering and stop fertilizing until spring.