Alocasia melo Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia melo, or Alocasia rugosa, is a tropical plant native to Malaysia. It belongs to the Araceae family and has dark green leaves that are rounded in shape and thick in texture. This tropical plant grows well in moist conditions and indirect sunlight.
Common Name |
Alocasia melo, Alocasia rugosa
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia melo
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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 melo Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia melo.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia melo needs water once every
10 days in 1.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia melo needs about 0.375 L per 10 days. |
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Alocasia melo Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia melo to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Alocasia melo to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Alocasia melo Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia melo. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia melo 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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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Alocasia melo Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia melo plant. |
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Maximum Height |
20 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia melo toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia melo Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia melo, 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 melo Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia melo plant originated. |
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Country |
Malaysia
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