How often should you water Alocasia macrorrhizos? The latest watering method
Alocasia macrorrhizos is a very popular foliage plant. It is best grown in a large pot or wooden barrel, suitable for decorating large halls or indoor gardens, and can also be planted in tropical plant greenhouses. It has the effect of purifying air and removing dust. In dry seasons, keep a pot of Alocasia macrorrhizos, and when you come home you can breathe fresh, moist air. Now let us take a look at how often Alocasia macrorrhizos should be watered!
How often should you water Alocasia macrorrhizos?
Alocasia macrorrhizos is a plant that likes moisture, so watering is good for its growth, but it does not need to be watered every day. Just water when needed. Generally, when the ambient temperature is between 15 and 30°C, water thoroughly after the soil surface dries. When the ambient temperature is above 30°C, water every day to keep it moist. When the ambient temperature is between 10 and 15°C, water thoroughly after the soil dries completely. When the ambient temperature is below 10°C and the plant has not been killed by frost, water thoroughly after the soil dries completely as the principle, but use warm water (15 to 20°C).
How often should you fertilize Alocasia macrorrhizos?
Alocasia macrorrhizos grows very fast. During growth, fertilization must be moderate. Apply a dilute fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium 1 to 2 times a month, otherwise it is easy to cause the lower part of the Alocasia macrorrhizos stem to become bare, affecting its ornamental value. Alocasia macrorrhizos grows quickly in summer and has high nutrient needs. Every 15 to 20 days, alternately apply a liquid fertilizer such as decomposed soybean cake water and a compound fertilizer. In winter, fertilize once a month. Fertilization should be light and dilute. When applying liquid fertilizer, never pour the fertilizer water into the leaf sheaths to avoid rot. For fertilization, decomposed soybean cake water and urea can be applied alternately.
How should Alocasia macrorrhizos be grown well?
1. Temperature: Alocasia macrorrhizos likes warmth. The suitable growth temperature is 20 to 25°C, and the overwintering temperature is 10 to 15°C. It can only grow well at a temperature not lower than 20°C. If the temperature is below 15°C, Alocasia macrorrhizos will enter a dormant state, causing it to stop growing.
2. Light: Alocasia macrorrhizos needs a moderate amount of light, but it should not be too strong. If it is too strong, Alocasia macrorrhizos will become “wilted”. During the flowering period, Alocasia macrorrhizos needs plenty of sunlight, otherwise the spathe will be greenish, affecting quality. Ensuring about three hours of light per day should be about enough.
3. Water: In midsummer, spray water on the leaves of Alocasia macrorrhizos every noon to increase air humidity, so that the leaves of Alocasia macrorrhizos can be large and thick. If it is too dry, the leaves will become larger but thinner, which still greatly affects the ornamental appearance of Alocasia macrorrhizos. Therefore, water demand is also indispensable.
4. Fertilization: Alocasia macrorrhizos is a fertilizer-loving plant. Fertilize Alocasia macrorrhizos about every twenty days. Applying an appropriate amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can make the leaves of Alocasia macrorrhizos larger, thicker and greener. If Alocasia macrorrhizos is not fertilized for a long time, the lower part of the stem will become bare, and yellow leaves or smaller leaves will appear.
5. Repotting: After Qingming Festival, move Alocasia macrorrhizos outdoors. After 2 weeks, repot it. Sprinkle the potting soil with water, then remove the plant from the pot, remove the soil around the roots, cut off diseased roots and rotten roots, then pot it, cover it with new soil mixed with base fertilizer, water thoroughly to settle the roots, then place it in a cool place for about 1 week. After 2 to 3 days, water once with dilute fertilizer water.