Black Leaf Alocasia: You May Not Know It Has These Other Names
Black Leaf Alocasia is a perennial herbaceous plant, a hybrid of Alocasia brisbanensis and Alocasia lowii, and a rather unique indoor foliage plant. Note that Black Leaf Alocasia is toxic.
Other Names for Black Leaf Alocasia
Black Leaf Alocasia is also called Guanyin Lotus, Black Leaf Taro, and Tortoise Shell Guanyin Lotus.
Growing Habits of Black Leaf Alocasia
Black Leaf Alocasia prefers a semi-shaded growing environment and avoids direct strong light. It likes a warm and humid growing environment. The suitable temperature for growth is between 25°C and 30°C. It has strong cold resistance, but the ambient temperature in winter must not be lower than -7°C. For soil, use well-drained, loose and fertile leaf mold or peat soil.
Propagation Methods of Black Leaf Alocasia
The most commonly used propagation method for Black Leaf Alocasia is division propagation, followed by seed propagation, leaf cutting propagation and other propagation methods.
Uses of Black Leaf Alocasia
Black Leaf Alocasia is a unique indoor foliage plant. Grown as a potted plant for indoor display, it can be placed in a study, living room and other places, looking very elegant, but be aware of the toxicity of Black Leaf Alocasia.
Black Leaf Alocasia also has the effect of absorbing toxic gases indoors, purifying the air and increasing indoor humidity.
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