Alocasia sarian grows best in warm, humid conditions.
The plant requires bright, indirect light, temperatures between 62F and 72F, and acidic, well-drained soil.
Like othertypes of alocasia plants, alocasia sarian is toxic to people and pets.
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Ensure that plants are out of direct sunlight, which can burn their leaves.
Water
Keep alocasia sarian’s soil evenly moist but not soggy.
These tropical plants enjoy consistent moist soil, but overly wet soils can cause fungal issues like root rot.
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Water when the surface of the soil has just begun to dry out.
Empty saucers and cache pots to double-check the plant isn’t sitting in water.
Alocasia sarian prefers mild temperatures between 60F and 80F.
Exposure to 50F or below for more than a few minutes can seriously damage or kill the plant.
Skip fertilizing in fall and winter.
Take care to remove no more than 25 percent of the plant’s total foliage when pruning.
Wait until you see offsets growing around the base of the mother plant to propagate.
It’s a good idea to propagate in spring or summer when the plant is in active growth.
Potting and Repotting Alocasia Sarian
Plant to repot alocasia sarian every two years or so.
Use fresh soil and a pot one size larger than the previous pot.
Use glazed ceramic or plastic pots with drainage holes for alocasia sarian.
Avoid terracotta pots, which wick away moisture and will dry out the soil too quickly.
Common Pests & Plant Diseases
Common houseplant pests like spider mites and mealybugs can affect your plant.
Inspect the foliage regularly for sticky honeydew or cottony white egg masses that signal mealybugs.
Yellow spits, dusty-looking leaves, and thin webbing on plantsindicate spider mites.
Treat infestations with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil.
Check the soil moisture and adjust as necessary.
In extreme cases, it may be best to repot the plant in fresh soil.
Browning Tips
Overly dry conditions can cause alocasia sarian to develop brown leaf tips with yellow edges.
Increase the humidity in the air around your plant.
Alocasia sarian is a hybrid of two different species, alocasia zebrina and alocasia micholitziana.
Yes, alocasia sarian makes an excellent houseplant with the right care and conditions.
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