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Alocasia

Alocasia spp.

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Statement aroid with arrow-shaped leaves; 'Pink Dragon', 'Regal Shields', and 'Sarian' all popular Dubai cultivars.

Safety: this plant has a recorded toxicity warning. Keep it away from children and pets and check handling precautions.
LightPartial shade
Water needHigh
Heat toleranceMedium
EffortHigh

Monthly care guide

Guidance to adapt to your plant and conditions, not a fixed watering schedule.

◉ Water 1

Water Alocasia

Check the top 2–3 cm of soil — water thoroughly until it drains, then empty the saucer. Skip if still moist.

Indoor UAE flats run cool and dry under AC; over-watering rots roots faster than under-watering harms growth.

Weekly check

❧ Feed 1

Feed Alocasia

Apply a balanced houseplant fertilizer at half strength with a regular watering.

Indoor light is the limit; a half dose matches what the plant can actually use without burn.

Monthly check

☷ Other care 1

Flush soil around Alocasia

Slow-soak the root zone with 2–3× the normal water volume to leach accumulated salts below the root depth.

UAE tap and groundwater carry dissolved salts; without periodic flushing they build up and burn salt-sensitive roots.

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Planting and safety details

Planting months: October · November · December · January · February · March

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