Mythic® Cucullata Buddha's Palm Elephant Ear Alocasia cucullata

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  • Mythic® Cucullata - Buddha's Palm Elephant Ear - Alocasia cucullata
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Exposure
  • Medium

  • FEATURES

    The heart-shaped leaves of this Alocasia makes it the perfect gift for the ones you love. Its glossy, textural foliage will make you want to reach out and touch it. So smooth! The name 'Budda's Palm' comes from the fact that it resembles the Buddha's palm when blowing in the wind. Other common names include 'Buddha's Hand', 'Chinese Taro', and 'Hooded Dwarf Elephant Ear'.

    Adaptable As Houseplant
    Foliage Interest
    Harmful To: 
    Pets

    CHARACTERISTICS

    Plant Type: 
    Houseplant
    Height Category: 
    Tall
    Height: 
    24 - 48 Inches 61cm - 1.2m
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    PLANT NEEDS

    Light Requirement: 
    Medium

    Low - No direct sun, not near a window. Medium - Medium bright indirect light in the AM or PM, typically from an east or west window. High - Bright direct or indirect light for much of the day, typically from a south window.

    Maintenance Category: 
    Moderate
    Preferred Temperature: 
    60 - 85 °F
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Humidity Preference: 
    High
    Container Soil Type: 
    Indoor Potting Mix
    Needs Good Drainage
    Uses: 
    Bright Spaces
    Humid Spaces
    Uses Notes: 

    Not for human or animal consumption.

    Maintenance Notes: 
    • For optimal performance, keep your Alocasia at 60-85°F (15-29°C). Alocasias are sensitive to cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F (15°C), which can cause leaf drop and diminished growth. 
    • Alocasias perform best in bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight. Avoid placing them in direct sunlight, as it can lead to leaf scorch.  
    • Alocasias appreciate higher humidity, so break out that humidifier. Alternatively, you can mist your Alocasia or place it on a pebble tray with water.
    • Alocasias prefer to be consistently moist, but not wet, and above all, they need to have good drainage. As such, water your Alocasia thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage and do not allow your Alocasia to sit in water, as they are susceptible to root rot. 
    • Feed your Alocasia once per month at half strength when it is actively growing. In the winter, it may go into a dormant state and not put out many leaves. If no new leaves are growing, it does not need to be fertilized.
    • Protect furniture when watering & fertilizing.
    • Alocasias appreciate a chunky, well-aerated soil. You can use an all-purpose potting mix, with additional orchid bark and perlite added to ensure your Alocasia has good drainage and plenty of nutrients.
    • If your Alocasia drops its leaves, don't give up! They grow from bulb-like corms and can sprout new leaves under the right conditions. These plants like very consistent conditions, overall, when it comes to watering, temperature, and light, and they need to have good drainage.   
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