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0Alocasia micholitziana
- Common name
- Green velvet alocasia, Green velvet taro
- Taxonomy
- Family: Araceae · Genus: Alocasia
- Plant type
- Évelő, rizómás kontyvirágféle (Araceae).
- Native distribution
- Fülöp-szigetek: Észak-Luzon (Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao) – bennszülött.2
- Natural habitat
- Árnyékos, nedves alföldi erdők.3
- Height / growth form
- Kb. 50 cm magas.4
Still missing: flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (7)
- Wikipedia (en) – Alocasia micholitziana
- Wikipedia (en) – Alocasia micholitziana · Native distribution
- Wikipedia (en) – Alocasia micholitziana · Natural habitat
- Wikipedia (en) – Alocasia micholitziana · Height / growth form
- Aroidpedia – Alocasia micholitziana
- Aroidpedia – Alocasia micholitziana
- Garden.org – Alocasia
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How it thrives
Watermediumgeneral genus data
Lightbright indirectgeneral genus data
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature18 °Cgeneral genus dataNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Alocasia tip: It often drops leaves in winter – that is rest, not death; water less then.
Cultivars of Alocasia micholitziana
Green velvet alocasia – what to know
Green velvet alocasia (Alocasia micholitziana) – family: Araceae, genus: Alocasia. Native range: Fülöp-szigetek: Észak-Luzon (Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao) – bennszülött. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 18 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Alocasia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Green velvet alocasia?
According to the general guideline for the genus Alocasia: Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Green velvet alocasia need?
According to the general guideline for the genus Alocasia: It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Green velvet alocasia get?
According to the general guideline for the genus Alocasia: Keep it above 18 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Green velvet alocasia toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Data sources: Wikipedia – Alocasia micholitziana · Care data is for guidance only.
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