Alocasia and Heart of Flame Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
  
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
  
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Not Available
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
  
fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Fungal Diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
  
Drought
  
Watering Alocasia and Heart of Flame
Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Alocasia and Heart of Flame Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Alocasia and Heart of Flame care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Alocasia and Heart of Flame is as follows:
Watering Alocasia in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Alocasia in Winter: Average Water
Watering Heart of Flame in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Heart of Flame in Winter: Average Water
Alocasia and Heart of Flame Diseases
Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Alocasia and Heart of Flame diseases is very important factor of Alocasia and Heart of Flame Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Alocasia: No serious insect or disease problems
- Heart of Flame: Fungal Diseases
Alocasia and Heart of Flame Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Alocasia and Heart of Flame care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Alocasia and Heart of Flame pruning is done as follows:
Alocasia pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Heart of Flame pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Alocasia and Heart of Flame fertilizers are as follows:
- Alocasia fertilizers: slow-release fertilizers
- Heart of Flame fertilizers: fertilize in growing season