Alocasia cucullata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia cucullata, or Buddha's hand, is a perennial houseplant with glossy leaves that can grow to about 35 inches tall. This herbaceous plant is easy to care for and only likes indirect sunlight and high humidity, around 40-60 percent. The flower usually blooms in spring and summer.
Common Name |
Chinese taro, Chinese ape, Buddha's hand, and hooded dwarf elephant ear
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia cucullata
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia cucullata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia cucullata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia cucullata needs water once every
10 days in 1.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia cucullata needs about 0.375 L per 10 days. |
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Alocasia cucullata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia cucullata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Alocasia cucullata to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Alocasia cucullata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia cucullata. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia cucullata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Alocasia cucullata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia cucullata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
35 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
35 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia cucullata toxic to pets? |
Yes
Alocasia cucullata can be toxic to pets and humans if ingested |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia cucullata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia cucullata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Alocasia cucullata Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia cucullata plant originated. |
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Country |
China
India
Sri Lanka
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