Alocasia Yucatan Princess Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia Yucatan Princess is an expensive plant because of its striking, large, arrow-shaped leaves, which are so unique that they catch the eye. This plant is perfect as a houseplant because it is easy to care for. Please make sure it has good drainage and humidity, around 40-60 percent.
Common Name |
Alocasia Yucatan Princess
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia sarawakensis 'Yucatan Princess'
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia Yucatan Princess Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia Yucatan Princess.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia Yucatan Princess needs water once every
10 days in 1.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia Yucatan Princess needs about 0.375 L per 10 days. |
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Alocasia Yucatan Princess Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia Yucatan Princess to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Alocasia Yucatan Princess to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Alocasia Yucatan Princess Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia Yucatan Princess. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia Yucatan Princess plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Alocasia Yucatan Princess Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia Yucatan Princess plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia Yucatan Princess toxic to pets? |
Yes
Alocasia Yucatan Princess is also toxic to dogs |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia Yucatan Princess Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia Yucatan Princess, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Alocasia Yucatan Princess Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia Yucatan Princess plant originated. |
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Country |
Indonesia
Malaysia
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