How To Care Alocasia Variegated. Overwatering wet leaves and soggy soil make an Alocasia plant susceptible to a variety of serious fungal infections. According to Roger Alocasias and closely related Colocasias need a frost-free climate and a position in light shade or dappled sunlight.
Water the Green Velvet plant whenever the top 05 1 cm of soil is dry. They need exposure to indirect light. Remember try to stay away from wet mucky or dry sandy soils.
Your Alocasia would definitely thrive with a slightly acidic soil pH 55 to 65.
Stop fertilizing in winter when the plant stops actively growing. Theyre big beautiful divas and Im always on the hunt for more despite them being kind of a pain in the bum to care for. Humidity levels of 60 and higher are best but it will be fine around 50 if you can mist the leaves or use a pebble tray to supplement the moisture in the air around the plant. You can also increase the humidity by placing a small humidifier near the plant or grouping plants together.