How to grow the Alocasia odora so that it will grow out of the pot?

The Alocasia odora is a succulent plant that many people like to grow. It has purple-red leaf tips and emerald green leaves. The overall arrangement is in a rosette shape like a lotus, making it very popular. So how do you grow the Alocasia odora so that it grows out of the pot? Let’s learn the method below.

1. Choose a flower pot

A flowerpot that is too large can easily hinder the breathing of the roots and even cause root rot. Because after each watering, the moisture in the soil will accumulate in the potting soil for a long time, making the soil in a state of over-moisture for a long time. If the soil of the Alocasia odora is too wet, the roots will rot. When choosing a flowerpot, the diameter of the flowerpot can be 2 cm larger than the succulent plant. Such a flowerpot is conducive to the growth of the Alocasia odora succulent plant.

2. Soil requirements

The soil requirements of the Alocasia odora are not high, but poor soil is not conducive to the growth of the Alocasia odora, let alone making it bloom out of the pot. You can use leaf mold, coarse sand, vermiculite and other materials and mix them evenly in a certain proportion. After mixing, it contains sufficient nutrients and has good permeability, which can allow the Alocasia odora to grow quickly.

3. Adequate lighting

The growth and condition of the Alocasia odora are closely related to light. Only when there is sufficient light can the tips of the leaves turn red, the leaves become thick and bright, and the whole plant can grow vigorously and quickly fill the pot. Therefore, when caring for the Alocasia odora, it is best to place it in a sunny environment, such as a south balcony, a sunny place outdoors, etc., to ensure that the daily light time is no less than 5 hours.

4. Add fertilizer

Spring and autumn are the growing seasons for the Alocasia odora, so it is imperative to do a good job of topdressing in these two seasons to ensure the future growth of the Alocasia odora. The number of times you fertilize the Alocasia odora should be appropriately added according to its growth status. If the growth is still good, you can stop for a while. If the growth does not look very optimistic, you can add fertilizer twice a month to promote the growth of its stems and leaves. Supplement it with nitrogen fertilizer, which can make the Alocasia odora grow quickly.

5. Water appropriately

It is also very important to water the Alocasia odora. You cannot water it all the time, because if you water it too much and the ventilation is not good, it will easily wear a skirt, and in severe cases it may even cause black root rot. Therefore, when watering the Alocasia odora, it is best to wait until the soil is a little dry before watering, and just keep the soil slightly moist.

6. Pay attention to the temperature

When the temperature approaches five degrees and before frost, bring the Alocasia odora indoors or to an enclosed balcony or a well-lit place for maintenance, away from cold air and frost. If you keep it indoors, water it less in winter. Just water it a little bit on sunny days. Stop watering in the cold winter. When the temperature rises in spring, it will grow very fast again, with many seedlings popping up, easily filling the pot.

That’s it