Name:Cucullata
Pot size:110/140/180
Type:128
Uses:Pot Plants, landscaping, water culture & microlandschaft
Temp: 20~30℃,Cold Sensitive
Soil: rich, well-drained,loam soil is the best,pH 5.0-6.5,EC<2
Water : Keep moist between watering & Water when soil is half dry,pH6.0-7.0,EC<0.6, RH 70%~80%
Major Pests:Mites
Diseases:Leaf Spot, Anthracnose,Sooty mold
Light:
Within 15 days
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7000-9000lux
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within one month
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10000-15000 lux
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The 2nd -4th month
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15000-20000lux
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Alocasia cucullata is often called Buddha's Palm because its slender stems topped with heavy, heart-shaped leaves seem to be "waving" with every slight breeze.
It appreciates near full sun to partial shade and is extremely easy to grow as long as you keep it's "feet damp".