Although it’s fully hardy in USDA zones 7 to 11, alocasia azlanii is most often kept indoors.
It is toxic to people and pets.
A bright room with lots of windows or close to an east-facing window are choice locations.
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Soil
A mix of one part coconut husk and two parts perlite provides an adequate potting medium.
Roots need good air circulation so the goal is soil that drains well but holds some moisture.
Plants perform best in soil with abalanced pH.
Water
Alocasia azlanii is a water-loving plant, so a once-weekly watering is usually adequate.
Temperature and Humidity
Alocasia azlanii adapts easily to average household temperatures between 65F and 75F.
It handles a wider range than some others but does not perform well below 50F.
Inadequate moisture in the air causes stunting and stresses this tropical plant.
Types of Alocasia
Alocasia azlanii is a single species of the genus.
Consider these additional alocasia species for their unique and showy foliage.
Pruning
Remove spent foliage at the base of the stem with a sterile cutting tool.
Do this on a regular basis to encourage new growth as old leaves die back.
It’s more a matter of keeping your plant looking good than pruning for shape or size.
Propagate with offsets and by division in spring or summer when plants are actively growing.
Gather together potting mix, small pots, and sterile cutting tool and go through this.
Propagate Offshoots
Alocasia azlanii produces offsets under the soil.
They resemble clumps of small tubers and can be removed when top growth reaches about 3 inches tall.
Plan to repot every two years into a pot 2- to 4-inches larger.
Use a professional potting mix amended with perlite, moss, sand, or coconut coir.
Lightly sprinkle the leaves with a warm, diluted soap solution or apply neem oil in case of infestation.
Improper watering can result in spotting and discoloration on leaves indicating fungal or bacterial infection.
Increase watering frequency whenever the top 2 inches of soil become dry andadd a pebble trayor small humidifier.
If your plant show signs of overexposure move it to a location with filtered, indirect light.
Keep a regular watering schedule and provide good air circulation.
If soil stays soggy you may need to repot with fresh potting material.
New leaves appear green with purple, red, or black veins.
Color saturation deepens and brightens as plants mature and leaves slowly unfurl.
If mature foliage remains green, try placing the plant in an east-facing window to receive morning light.
Your plant may be overexposed to direct sunlight or is not getting enough water.
Try moving it to a spot that receives filtered or indirect bright light for most of the day.
Water whenever the top 2 inches of soil get dry.
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