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Alocasia | Stingray
Usually ready in 4 hours
Pickup available, usually ready in 4 hours
Unit E1, 26 Sir Alfred Owen Way
Joe's Plant Place
Caerphilly CF83 3HU
United Kingdom
Plant Description
Description
PLANT CARE
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
LIGHT
Medium Light
WATER
Moderate watering. Keep the compost lightly moist during active growth, allowing the top few centimetres to dry slightly between waterings. Never leave the roots sitting in water and reduce watering considerably during winter.
SOIL
Free-draining aroid mix made from houseplant compost, orchid bark, perlite, and a little horticultural charcoal. Good airflow around the roots is particularly important for Alocasias.
REPOT
Repot every 1–2 years in spring or when noticeably rootbound. Move up only one pot size at a time, as an oversized pot can hold too much moisture around the roots.
HUMIDITY
High
DIFFICULTY
Medium
AIR PURIFYING
Yes
JOE'S TOP TIP
Give your Stingray plenty of bright, indirect light, warmth and humidity. Rotate the pot occasionally to keep its growth balanced. Check underneath the leaves regularly too, as Alocasias can be particularly attractive to spider mites.
COMMON MISTAKE
Overwatering, particularly during the colder months. Alocasias enjoy moisture but still need plenty of oxygen around their roots. Cold, permanently wet compost is a particularly bad combination.
WHEN TO COME BACK TO US
Bring it back (or a photo) in 4–6 weeks if you want: • A plant health check • Repotting advice • Help with humidity • Pest identification • Advice on winter dormancy
PLANT FACT
The distinctive pointed tip of each leaf is what gives the Stingray Alocasia its name. As the plant matures, the leaves can become impressively large while retaining their unmistakable stingray shape.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Cultivar derived from tropical Asian Alocasia