Distribution
Alocasia melo is native to the Borneo region, thriving naturally in this area.
Care
Learn how to care for Alocasia melo when keeping it indoors.
Each topic has an in-depth guide that you may read to get more information.
Light
No light information is available for this plant species.
Watering
Water your only when the top layer of the soil feels dry. If it is still moist, no further watering is needed.
Use a well-draining pot and make sure that the roots of the plant do not stand in water for extended periods of time to avoid root rot.
Temperature
Alocasia melo prefers temperatures between 18°C and 24°C.
18°C - 24°C
1°C = 33.8°F
Humidity
Alocasia melo prefers a high relative humidity, ranging between 50% and 80%.
50% - 80%
Watering or misting your plants will increase the relative humidity around them.
Soil
Alocasia melo prefers soil with the following characteristics.
well draining
Use a slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH ranging from 5.5 to 7.
5.5 - 7
lower pH = more acidic
higher pH = more alkaline
Propagation
You can propagate this plant asexually using one of these techniques.
rhizome division
Additional Info
Flowers
Under the right conditions, Alocasia melo is able to produce flowers.
Toxicity
Alocasia melo is known to be toxic to pets and/or humans. Do not ingest the plant or parts of it.
Related species
Sources
Wikipedia | The Free Encyclopedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alocasia melo
Kew | Plants of the World Online
https://powo.science.kew.org/results?q=Alocasia melo
