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Alocasia sanderiana

AlocasiaMood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance

Also called: Sander's Alocasia, Alocasia Sanderiana

Scientific Name History

Current accepted name: Alocasia sanderiana

Previously or alternatively classified as: Alocasia sanderi

How to identify it

Glossy dark sagittate leaves with highly contrasting pale veins and strongly undulating to lobed margins.

Growing characteristics

Growth habit: upright.

Plant Mood Meter: Kinda High-Maintenance

Distinctive but sensitive to moisture extremes, cold conditions, and low humidity.

Care guide

Light

Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid harsh direct sun.

Water

Water when the surface begins to dry while keeping the root zone well aerated.

Soil / substrate

Chunky, airy aroid mix with strong drainage.

Humidity

Moderate to high humidity is helpful.

Support / growth

No support needed.

Problems Planticist can help with

UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup

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