Alocasia ‘Meclizine’

Alocasia Meclizine is a very special, unique cultivar of the genus Alocasia noted for its heartshaped leaves and compact form. It’s origin is currently unknown to us but it’s peltate leaves are amazing and would add something to any Alocasia collction.

Native to:

While the cultivar Meclizine itself does not have a clearly documented wild origin, the genus Alocasia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia and Eastern Australia. The leaves of this cultivar are broadly heartshaped, emerging often a lighter green before maturing to a deeper green tone. The growth habit is clumping with new leaves rising from a central rhizome or tuberous base.

Water:

Keep the substrate moderately moist, ensuring a welldraining mix so water does not stagnate at the roots. Allow the top few centimetres of the soil to dry before watering again; avoid letting the plant sit in waterlogged conditions. During the cooler months in the UK, growth slows, so reduce watering frequency accordingly.

Light:

Provide bright filtered light, near a window with indirect daylight is ideal. Avoid strong direct midday sun, which may scorch the leaves. A little gentle morning or late afternoon sun, if diffused through a sheer curtain, can be tolerated. If light is insufficient, the plant may become leggy or produce smaller, weaker foliage.

Humidity:

This cultivar enjoys elevated humidity, ideally around 6085%. In a UK indoor environment, this means using a humidifier, using a plant cabinet, placing the pot on a tray of pebbles and water (ensuring the pot base sits above the water level), or grouping with other moistureloving plants.

Temperature:

Maintain indoor temperatures between 18 C and 28 C. Avoid letting the temperature drop below about 15 C and protect the plant from cold drafts (such as near open windows or AC vents). Sudden temperature fluctuations may trigger stress or dormancy behaviour.