Alocasia Tiny Dancer
Botanical Name: Alocasia brisbanensis x odora 'Tiny Dancer'
Common Names: Elephant Ears
Size
Total:$17.00
Shipped and sold by canopi
Will arrive between May 22 - 25
Will arrive between May 22 - 25
About
Introducing Alocasia Tiny Dancer! Don't let its diminutive size fool you, this petite plant packs a powerful punch. An ideal choice for any indoor jungle, this tiny dancer will brighten up any room with its unique charm.
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Growth will slow in medium light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers chunky soil with plenty of large, organic, particulate matter. The coarseness of the soil allows water to drain freely while the individual components hold moisture effectively.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
Recommended Mix: Alocasia Soil Mix
The Canopi Plants Alocasia Mix has been crafted to meet the specific needs of your Alocasias. Hand-mixed with premium ingredients, your Alocasias will be happy and ready to thrive. Our bags are also perfect for one-off repotting jobs - they come in small sizes that are easy to handle, store, or just compost as you won't have much leftover when you're done.
The Alocasia Mix swaps is similar to the Aroid mix, but swaps the perlite for vermiculite to help retain moisture for longer. This ensures that the moisture needs of the big broad leaves of the plant are met. Ths Alocasia Mix also has an abundance of large format materials to make sure that the bulbous root systems have sufficient access to oxygen.
Ingredients
30% Coco Coir
30% Fir Bark
30% Vermiculite
10% Worm Castings, Mycorrhizae, Activated Horticultural Charcoal
What size pot is your plant moving into?
We recommend sizing up 2 inches, in diameter, from the current pot.
