Alocasia Cucullata (Buddha’s Palm)
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- Alocasia Cucullata plant is believed to bring good luck. Therefore, it is often grown in Buddhist temples across Thailand. Undoubtedly, its lush green foliage can make any place look like a haven of peace and rest.
- Alocasia Cucullata are believed to act as good air purifiers by removing toxins from the air.The plant convert CO2 to oxygen at night also.
- Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
- Water weekly, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Increase frequency with increased light. Does best in higher humidity.
- This plant is pet-friendly
Height: approx 20 inches including the pot
Pot size : 6 inches nursery pot
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The Alocasia Cucullata plant, nicknamed ‘Buddha’s Palm,’ is a famous houseplant choice. It has earned this unique name because of its slender stems attached to large heart-shaped leaves that seem to be waving with the slightest of breezes. The leaves of the Alocasia Cucullata are usually dark green with a beautiful glossy appearance. The plant gives rise to dense foliage, all bunched close together. The Cucullata plants are available in various sizes and can reach different heights, the maximum being 60 inches (152 centimeters).
Plant Care: Alocasia Cucullata is a easy growing plant. Do not over water it. Keep it in a place where you have a sun light , NOT the direct sun. For a this plant, you need well-draining soil. This type of soil ensures excess water drains through the plant pot.This prevents all that extra water from building up in the soil. When there’s too much water in your plant’s soil, it blocks the oxygen from getting through to the roots.The lack of oxygen to a plant’s roots can cause root rot. Root rot is just as the name sounds. It’s when the roots of a plant start to rot away.
General advise about Indoor plants: Indoor plants require a indirect or filtered sun light (NOT the direct sun) . Each indoor plants have a different requirement of sunlight. So please google or read about the plants light requirement. Plants growth and survivability also depends on the climate and seasons. In simple words right amount of sun light, water, manure , pest control . There is no set standard for watering. Each plant has varying requirement of water . Check if the plants stores water in their leaves or in rhizomes (bulb like structure in the roots). Check when the soil is dry then put the water. Over watering kills the plant due to root rot. Best suggestion is to shift the plants outside (in shade) once in awhile till they recover.
** Plants photos are for representation purpose only. We will make best efforts to send the plants as in photos itself, however it is not always guaranteed as plants might overgrow or shrink depending on the season, care or age.
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