Alocasia

If overwintered successfully for multiple years, they can reach 10 feet (3 m.) in height and produce leaves that are 3 feet (0.9 m) long. The thing about fertilizer, however, is that it isn't just for rapid growth.

Below are links to articles about other Jewels mentioned above: This newer plant might seem similar to others I've covered previously, but this is definitely a distinctly different Jewel! Read on to learn why .

You can also try incorporating Dynamite fertilizer into your soil mix, but just be sure you don't use too much. The trick is to avoid getting the soil too wet while doing the procedure.Fertilization is also very tricky, as too much will burn the roots,...

The native habitat suggests a well-drained medium and freedom from overly moist or wet soil.A more mature specimen of the coppery variety can be seen in the picture at right. While most of the Jewels featured here so far have been truly regal, this one...

What this plant does not like is too much moisture in the root zone, so you need to keep yours out of the rain and in a very well draining potting medium. Seeing one of these transports you to a tropical nirvana where every plant is like a fantasy.

Wait a minute, what does "reverse" mean here? Oh, well, we can only imagine what was in the mind of the person who gave this plant the specific name of "reversa". However, we need not imagine how to grow one of these beauties for ourselves.

If you do this thoroughly and several times in a two week period, you stand a good chance of eliminating the mites. Do both upper and lower surfaces of the leaves, rubbing gently as you spray to dislodge any spiderwebs and associated mites.

In growing this plant myself, and observing the blooms up close and personal, I can state that those blooms are very unlike those found on my. The discovery was published inby Yue-Hua Wang, Jian-Tao Yin, and Zai-Fu Xu. They describe the plant as being...

This helped to keep the soil drier than it would have been in a larger pot. Alocasia villeneuvii has been in collections longer than many of the others, but rarely do you see an adult specimen.

Once a month fertilization with 1/2 strength Miracle Gro solution is generally adequate for them, and in winter when growth has slowed, even less fertilizer is called for. By "very fast", I mean that, when watered, the water should sink in within a second...

Sadly, by the time I figured this out, my Little Queen was ready for her obituary.So you need to give them very well draining soil media, let them dry out between deep waterings, give them bright light but not sun, and fertilize lightly, or not at all...

These Jewels are interesting to own, fun to touch, and easy to keep if you remember to keep the soil on the dry side most of the time. After that time, you should have several plants in the pot.

What this means in a practical sense is that as the plant matures, it gets floppy. Different in some ways from the other Jewel Alocasias I've discussed here, this one still requires some focused attention to keep it thriving.

This means that the exposed geologic landmasses on Aroidia are essentially rocky landscapes with small pockets of organic debris on which only plants adapted to xerophytic conditions can survive.

Since this is the first full year I've been growing these plants, I've yet to see the maximum size they will be able to attain. One result I have been seeking in my breeding work, a holy grail of sorts, is a giant-leaved Alocasia that is easy to grow...

However, not all Jewel Alocasias are so diminutive! Read on to learn about this Giant of the Jewels . Most of the Alocasia species that I consider to be "jewels" are small growers suitable for a windowsill or small conservatory.

This is, perhaps, the most diverse group of "Big Ears". Most EE fanciers are familiar with at least one of these, and may have one or more in their collections or gardens. Alocasia 'Borneo Giant', a notable member of the group, is among the largest of...

In the macrorrhizos types, in particular, can be seen dark purple petioles, reddish and mottled petioles, and bright yellow petioles (see photo below).The leaf blades are not normally colored except in the case of the yellow or white variegates, and those...

After all, we can learn from our mistakes. I was half in a panic, thinking that if this horrid bug spread to the rest of my Alocasias, I would lose them all within a week. .After losing 10 little Robustas, each of which started out really healthy looking...

Likewise, traveling to distant lands to discover new and exotic plants that I could trade with was not financially feasible either. To be sure, there was some intermediate types having a faint mottling in the petioles, and the red ones varied as to how...

Well, not quite . I thought nothing of it; the area was available and nothing else but grass had been growing there for years. They are a testament to the hardiness of nature and the rebirth of hope from dark and dismal tragedies.

The mature, broad, velvety greenish-black leaves have striking white veins that make this easy-care plant a real beauty. In our culture, it has shown itself to be a strong grower resisting many of the winter decline issues that other alocasias have.

Alocasia ‘Tiny Dancers' p.p.a.f. (Alocasia hybrid) Alocasia ‘Tiny Dancers' is an unusual aroid that only grows about 14” tall with bright green stems and leaves that have a slightly cupped form.

The impressive plant grows 3-5' tall in sun to partial shade. Can be planted in large containers. This great upright elephant ear has a metallic sheen to its large leaves that can measure up to 24'' across.

It grows quickly into a 5-6' tall plant during the first season. Plant in rich, moist soil for optimum growth. Elephant Ear 'Portora' (Alocasia hybrid) Impressive in a large pot, or as a focal point in the garden, Elephant Ear ‘Portora' has broad, wavy-edged...

The large, round green leaves have a long, thin green tail at the terminal end of each leaf. Prefers a partially shady location with moist, fertile soil. Elephant Ear ‘Stingray' (Alocasia hybrid) Resembling an aquatic stingray with a long pointed tail,...

The stems and leaf veins are an attractive purple color. Elephant Ear ‘Megalodontm' (Alocasia portei) This Elephant Ear adds a “Wow” factor to your garden that's sure to get lots of attention.