The entire plant usually grows between six to eight feet tall in the right conditions.
Soil
This alocasia prefers soil that is rich, moist, and well-draining.
Water
Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
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Alocasia odora enjoys moist conditions but is sensitive to overwatering and should never be left sitting in wet soil.
A balanced liquid fertilizer or slow-release fertilizer are both excellent options.
Propagating Alocasia Odora
The most common way to propagate alocasia odora is by division.
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Heres how to propagate alocasia odora in a few simple steps.
Overwintering
Overwintering alocasia corms is simple and relatively quick to do.
Then plant them in a shady or partially shady location with well-draining soil, and water well.
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Its also susceptible to a few common diseases includingroot rotand leaf blight.
Yellow Leaves
If your plantsleaves are turning yellow, there are a number of potential causes.
Ultimately youll have to examine your plants current growing conditions to determine the most likely culprit.
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Also remember that sometimes, yellow leaves are a completely normal part of the plants life cycle.
Drooping Leaves
Limp, drooping leaves are likely a result of underwatering or a lack of light.
Ensure that the soil stays evenly moist, never drying out more than a couple of inches.
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The alocasia odora is popular indoors and in the garden.
Just keep the plants hardiness zones in mind if you are looking to grow this plant outdoors.
Like all alocasia, the alocasia odora will go dormant in the cold fall and winter months.
Most of the time, this is true even if you are growing your plant indoors.
Simply cut back on watering and keep the pot in its usual location.
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