Alocasia 'California' – Pot 4" (6–18")

Alocasia 'California'

Classic Alocasia with large green leaves, ideal for those who want a generous and reliable elephant ear plant. In a 4" pot, it quickly becomes a beautiful, tropical-looking plant.

• Foliage: large, light green, glossy, heart-shaped leaves.
• Growth habit & size: vigorous clump that can reach 100–150 cm in good conditions.
• Use: decorative pot, summer patio, greenhouse or very bright room.
• Special features: easy and tolerant if watering and warmth are regular.
• Format received: young rooted plant in a 4" (6–18") pot.

Care sheet – Culture in Canada

• Light: bright light in partial shade; avoid direct, scorching sunlight through a window, especially during the hottest hours.
• Watering: keep the soil slightly moist, allowing the top to dry out a little between waterings; do not leave stagnant water in the cachepot.
• Substrate: rich but well-draining potting soil, ideally with perlite or bark to prevent compaction.
• Temperature: ideal between 18 and 30 °C; go inside before the temperature drops below 12 °C.
• Humidity: likes high ambient humidity (>50%): greenhouse, bright bathroom or humidity tray.
• Fertilizer: fertilize lightly every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer; stop in winter.
• Summer outdoor cultivation: possible in pots or directly in the garden (rich and moist soil), provided that the rhizomes or the pot are brought inside before the frost.