Alocasia 'Stingray' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia macrorrhiza ‘Stingray’ is a perennial plant that usually flowers yearly. It is also very suitable as a houseplant because it is easy to care for. This plant has leaves that are unique in shape and glossy green in color, which can attract attention. This plant still belongs to the genus Alocasia, which can be dangerous to humans and animals if ingested.
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Stingray Alocasia
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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 macrorrhiza ‘Stingray’
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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 'Stingray' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia 'Stingray'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia 'Stingray' needs water once every
10 days in 1.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia 'Stingray' needs about 0.375 L per 10 days. |
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Alocasia 'Stingray' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia 'Stingray' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Alocasia 'Stingray' prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Alocasia 'Stingray' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia 'Stingray'. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia 'Stingray' 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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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Alocasia 'Stingray' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia 'Stingray' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
59 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
59 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia 'Stingray' toxic to pets? |
Yes
Alocasia 'Stingray' are poisonous to cats and dogs if touched or ingested |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia 'Stingray' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia 'Stingray', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
medium
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Alocasia 'Stingray' Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia 'Stingray' plant originated. |
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Country |
Australia
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