Stingray Alocasia
An extraordinary Alocasia with a distinctive leaf shape resembling a stingray, valued as a tropical ornamental specimen for its visual impact and air-cleansing ability.
Habit
Perennial Herb
Height
1-2 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Rich, Well-drained
Shade
Partial Shade
Moisture
High, Consistent
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Horticultural Hybrid
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18–28°C
Humidity (%)
60-80
Potting media
Peat+Perlite+Bark
Fertilizers
Balanced
Watering
Regular, Keep moist
Plant Weight
3-8 Kg
Flowering Time
Mature plants in summer
Soil Ph level
5.5–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–6.5
Soil EC
1.2-1.8
Yield Per Plant
N/A
NPK ratio
20:20:20
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Air purification, humidity regulation, mental well-being.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% coco coir, 30% perlite, 20% pine bark, 10% compost.
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Every 4-6 weeks in growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
root and rhizome rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, bacterial leaf blight, spider mites, aphids and mealybugs
yellowing or drooping leaves, soft or foul-smelling rhizomes, brown or water-soaked leaf spots, leaf curling or tearing, leaf edge burn, sticky honeydew, fine webbing and speckling
ensure well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging, remove and destroy infected leaves, maintain high humidity with good air circulation, clean leaves regularly, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, use diluted hydrogen-peroxide drench for early rot
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root and rhizome rot, copper-based fungicides or bactericides for leaf spot and blight, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid and miticides with abamectin for pest control.