alocasia macrorrhizos
'dawn'

Care level

Medium

Variegation

Sectorial pattern

Features large, heart-shaped leaves with wavy edges and distinctive multi-colored patterns that are larger and more widely spread than its parent plant. Notable for its upright to horizontal leaf positioning and improved resistance to sun browning in lighter areas, making it an eye-catching and more resilient addition to indoor collections.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Wide range (59°F - 86°F)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 50 and 85% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Large

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The alocasia dawn can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

Origin & references

Created from a mutation.

Patent and right

This unique plant emerged as a natural mutation discovered in 2018 at a commercial shade house in Miami, Florida. It was found growing among other variegated plants of similar type, standing out as a distinctive whole-plant mutation that caught the inventor's eye.
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