What are the light requirements for Alocasia longiloba?
Alocasia longiloba prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch its leaves.
Alocasia longiloba is a striking aroid known for its large, arrow-shaped leaves with prominent veins, native to Southeast Asia.
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Sunlight
Bright, indirect light
Watering
Keep consistently moist
Soil
Well-draining, rich, and loamy soil. A mix of peat moss, perlite, and potting soil is suitable.
Temperature
Warm
Habitat
Indoor
Fertilizer
Moderate
Bright, indirect light
Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Keep consistently moist
Allow top inch to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-draining, rich, and loamy soil. A mix of peat moss, perlite, and potting soil is suitable.
Warm
Ideal range is 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts.
Indoor
Moderate
Feed monthly during growing season with diluted liquid fertilizer.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Place Type
Pot
Plant Environment
Indoor
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
0.5-1.0 m
Spread
0.5-1.0 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green, Dark green
Leaf Type
Arrowhead
Flower Size
5-10 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
7000
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 4/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 4/5
Edible
No
Contains calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause irritation if ingested.