Alocasias, often known as elephant ear or African mask plants, are beautiful and they are very simple to propagate at home. The popularity of these striking plants amongst interior and garden designers is on the rise, thanks to their fascinating crimped, heart-shaped leaves and beautiful white veining. Knowing how to propagate your alocasia plant properly will mean you'll have the option of creating new plants that are already semi-matured, for free.
We asked the experts about the best ways to do it. Houseplant experts have detailed three different methods for successful alocasia propagation. Here is a step-by-step guide to the task and all the kit you need.
‘Start by choosing a healthy and mature alocasia plant,’ says houseplant expert . ‘Look for a plant with well-developed stems and no sign of infestation or disease. An optimal parent plant will produce the best offspring.
’ To begin the propagation process, prep your kit by gathering well-draining potting mix, a clean and sharp knife or scissors, a small container, and optional rooting hormone powder, such as if you wish to promote root development. Alocasia plants can be propagated by several methods: division, offsets, or . It simply depends on how large your parent plant is, and your personal preference.
Vladan Nikolic, otherwise known as Mr. Houseplant, is a houseplant expert with over 10 years of experience. He is the founder of the houseplant care blog MrHouseplant.
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