Alocasia Lauterbachiana

Alocasia Lauterbachiana Care

Alocasia lauterbachiana

Other names: Elephant Ear 'lauterbachiana', Alocasia 'purple Sword'

What is the plant

Alocasia Lauterbachiana is an evergreen tropical plant from Southeast Asia. This plant has beautiful ornamental leaves that will decorate any home. Alocasia Lauterbachiana is easy to care for; however, you need to know some nuances in advance to get this plant.

Alocasia Lauterbachiana can reach a height of 3 to 5 feet (1 to 1.5 meters) when fully grown. The plant has long, glossy, spear-shaped, dark green leaves with often serrated edges. The length of an adult plant's leaves is 20-35 inches (55-90 centimeters).

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 20°C

Hardiness zone

9a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
You need to remember to water Alocasia Lauterbachiana sparingly. Experts advise alternating spraying the leaves and abundant watering of the plant's roots. Alocasia often gets sick if watered too often, so it's better to water your plants when the soil dries out.
Pruning
This plant does not need special pruning. You can remove darkened or severely yellowed parts of the plant.
Fertilizer
You can fertilize Alocasia Lauterbachiana in the spring when the plant is actively growing. To do this, you can use complex mineral fertilizers for deciduous plants and organics.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
In its natural habitat, Alocasia Lauterbachiana lives in tropical shaded forests. The plant loves light and warmth; however, you should hide it from the scorching sun. Florists advise putting Alocasia on an east or west window and spraying the plant often with water. Alocasia Lauterbachiana will live in conditions that approximate the wild habitat.
Soil
Gardeners recommend using good drainage for Alocasia Lauterbachiana, such as expanded clay. To prepare the soil, you will need coniferous and deciduous soil, humus, and sand in a ratio of 2:2:2:1.
Propagation
Alocasia Lauterbachiana propagates by root division, cuttings, and seeds. Experts recommend propagating Alocasia through root division — this method is the most reliable. To do this, you need to germinate rooted tubers in a sphagnum substrate at 73-77 degrees Fahrenheit (23-25 degrees Celsius).

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Temperature
Alocasia Lauterbachiana is a tropical plant and therefore does not tolerate cold well. In winter, the temperature for the plant should not fall below 65-68 degrees Fahrenheit (18-20 Celsius). In summer, the best temperature is 70-78 degrees Fahrenheit (22-26 degrees Celsius).
Container
When choosing a container for Alocasia Lauterbachiana, you only need to consider the size of the plant's root system. The pot must also have a drainage hole and a drip tray.
Fun fact
Alocasia Lauterbachiana, like all plants of this genus, is poisonous. You need to make sure the juice of the plant does not get on the skin or in the eyes. However, in the right proportions, the juice is useful in medicine.