Photo: Elephant ear — Francis Pérez · CC BY 4.0. Photo resized from the original.
Plant guide
Elephant ear
Alocasia
Light
Bright indirect light; strong sun scorches the leaves.
Watering
From April to October, water when the top 5 cm of soil is dry. In winter, while it rests, water very little: too much water rots the roots.
Air
Warm: above 16 °C while growing, cooler in winter but not below 10 °C. Likes humid air — dry air invites spider mites.
Toxic?
Cats: Unpleasant · Dogs: Unpleasant — More about pets
People: The sap causes burning and swelling of the mouth and throat and irritates skin and eyes.
This is normal
- In winter it may lose some leaves — it's resting, and new ones come in spring.
Watch out for
Spider miteAphidsMealybugRoot rot
How often for your pot?Days and millilitres for your pot — counted like in the app.
Count it →Sources: RHS · NC State Extension · ASPCA. Every line is checked against two of them.