Alocasia nebula Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia nebula is a flowering monocotyledonous plant of the Araceae family native to Malaysia. It has captivating heart-shaped leaves and broad dark green in the main vein areas. This plant likes humidity and not too much water, only 1.5 cups every ten days.
Common Name |
Alocasia nebula
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia guttata var. imperialis
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia nebula Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia nebula.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia nebula needs water once every
10 days in 1.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia nebula needs about 0.375 L per 10 days. |
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Alocasia nebula Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia nebula to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Alocasia nebula to thrive is between 60% and 70%. |
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Alocasia nebula Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia nebula. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia nebula plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Alocasia nebula Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia nebula plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia nebula toxic to pets? |
Yes
Most Alocasia plants are toxic if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia nebula Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia nebula, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Alocasia nebula Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia nebula plant originated. |
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Country |
Malaysia
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