How to grow the Alocasia odora until it fills the pot?

The appearance of the Avalokitesvara yin lotus is like a rosette, with a beautiful plant shape and flat, slender leaves, which are very ornamental. Many people want to grow this plant, but how do you grow the Avalokitesvara yin lotus until it fills the pot? Let’s take a look below.

1. Soil

Like most succulents , the Alocasia odora prefers loose, breathable soil with good drainage. When preparing the soil, you should add more granular soil, such as volcanic rock, perlite , coal slag, large-grained river sand, etc., and then add 30% to 40% peat soil to make it more nutritious. This kind of soil is not prone to water accumulation and is loose and breathable.

2. Lighting

Like most succulents, the Alocasia odora loves light. However, its leaves cannot be exposed to the sun and are relatively thin. You can give it more sun in autumn and spring. Be sure to shade it in summer to avoid sunburn on the leaves. If there is insufficient light, the plant will easily grow too tall and the leaves will become loose and dry.

3. Watering

When watering the Alocasia odora, be sure to water it thoroughly when the soil is dry. In summer, it needs proper water control. If you water too much, the leaves will be full of water, and if you get too little sunlight, it will easily cause the phenomenon of wearing a skirt.

4. Temperature

The temperature that Guanyinlian prefers is between 15 and 25 degrees, which is the more common maintenance temperature for succulents. The temperature should not be lower than 5 degrees in winter. The Alocasia odora grown in this way will grow faster, and the plant will be strong, with many side buds growing next to it. The side buds that grow in a circle are also very beautiful.

5. Fertilization

The growth of the Alocasia odora definitely requires the support of nutrients. Only when there are sufficient nutrients in the soil can it obtain enough energy to grow and achieve the effect of bursting the pot. When we usually care for the Alocasia odora, we can apply compound fertilizer once every month or so to ensure that the nutrients are balanced and sufficient. The amount of fertilizer should be controlled each time, and it cannot be applied indiscriminately, otherwise it is easy for fertilizer damage to burn the Alocasia odora roots.

6. Repotting

The new soil can help the absorption capacity of the plant's roots, and when repotting, it can also deal with some old and rotten roots on the roots of the plant to prevent these aging roots from affecting the growth of new roots. Under normal circumstances, it is sufficient to repot the Alocasia odora once every one to two years, and the frequency should not be too frequent.

That’s it