How to Grow Alocasia macrorrhizos (Giant Taro)? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Care Essentials
Alocasia macrorrhizos (Giant Taro) is a fairly common flower in our daily life, mostly used for household potted plants. More and more people are cultivating this plant. Even though its sap is toxic, it still cannot resist its popularity, and it is very common in flower shops. So how should beginners grow Alocasia macrorrhizos? What care essentials do they need to know? Below, Shuaishuai will introduce how to grow it!
1. Soil
The first step in cultivation is to find the right soil. A good soil mix is of great help to its growth. Generally, for potted plants, leaf mold is indispensable. We can use leaf mold mixed with peat soil, river sand and some cake fertilizer to prepare nutrient soil, or we can grow it hydroponically. If hydroponics is used, then root rot must be prevented and nutrient solution added. Remember to repot and change the soil every spring, and change the soil every month to maintain permeability.
2. Temperature
⟦NL>Alocasia macrorrhizos requires a temperature of 20°C to 25°C. It likes a warm, humid, semi-shaded growing environment, and the growing conditions should be determined according to seasonal changes. It is now entering midsummer, so the frequency of watering should be increased, moisture should be maintained irregularly, and the soil should not be allowed to become too dry. In summer, water evaporates in large amounts, so special attention should be paid. In winter, attention should be paid to cold protection, as Alocasia macrorrhizos is not strongly cold-resistant.
3. Watering
Watering should be decided according to the season and weather, and should be done appropriately. In summer, control the degree of watering well, and do not let too much watering cause water accumulation at the bottom of the pot and lead to root rot. In winter, Alocasia macrorrhizos will enter a dormant period, and during dormancy watering should be controlled and kept as little as possible.
4. Fertilizing
The fertilizing cycle is about once a month, and topdressing must be done once every two weeks. Fertilizing should use thin liquid fertilizers such as nitrogen fertilizer and phosphorus-potassium fertilizer as auxiliary fertilizer components.
5. Light
Semi-shaded plants should avoid direct strong light, and drooping leaves may be caused by a lack of fertilizer, so liquid fertilizer can be applied to them. During the flowering period, Alocasia macrorrhizos should have its light changed to five hours per day, otherwise it is unfavorable to the growth of flower buds.
The above are the care essentials for Alocasia macrorrhizos. Have you all learned them? If you want to learn more related information, please continue to follow Qinnong Web!