Alocasia macrorrhiza ‘Lutea’

Description

As the name suggests, the deep green, rippled leaves Alocasia macrorrhiza ‘Lutea’ can reach gigantic proportions if well cared for. As the plant matures, the veins and petioles become a striking, bold yellow which almost glows when bathed in soft morning sunlight.

WATERING

In S/S water when 20% of the top soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 70%.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect.

FEED

Use a houseplant fertiliser every 2 – 4 weeks from April – October.

REPOTTING

Repot roughly every 1-1.5 years. Use a well draining house plant compost with added draining medium like perlite.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.