Alocasia longiloba Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia longiloba is a tropical plant from the Araceae family. It features leathery dark green leaves with light green veins around the edges. Not only is it an eye-catching plant, but it also requires low maintenance, making it perfect for your houseplant collection.
Common Name |
Keladi Rimau, Keladi Ular, Birah Kijang, Birah Hitam
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia longiloba
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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 longiloba Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia longiloba.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia longiloba needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia longiloba needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Alocasia longiloba Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia longiloba to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
75°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Alocasia longiloba prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Alocasia longiloba Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia longiloba. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia longiloba 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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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Alocasia longiloba Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia longiloba plant. |
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Maximum Height |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
Deep Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia longiloba toxic to pets? |
Yes
Alocasia Longiloba are poisonous to animals if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia longiloba Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia longiloba, 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 longiloba Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia longiloba plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Malaysia
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