Talking about ornamental plants, in my country Indonesia is dominated by plants from the Araceae family (taro), such as Aglaonema, Caladium, Philodendron, and Anthurium. But now it is Alocasia's turn to be ogled by ornamental plant lovers because of its exoticism
If you are curious about Alocasia Green Velvet Ornamental Plants, I will talk a lot below through written mediation.
As we all know that Alocasia is one type of wild plant. The word 'wild' is very close to the connotation of forest in the context of this post. Like other Araceae families, the beauty of Alocasia radiates from the beauty of its leaves. Indeed! At first glance Alocasia leaves are similar to Caladium, Colocasia, and Xantoshoma. It's just that, Alocasia is located in a flowering position, the leaves are thicker and stronger, the veins are more prominent, and some types of leaves are covered in velvet and hairy so that it is even more exotic for our eyes who like beauty.
Speaking of colors, Alocasia is generally green, even though there are several other colors such as silver, black, and others. This makes Alocasia more distinct from the more colorful Caladium. Alocasia has only a few leaf surfaces with a maroon underside. In terms of size, Alocasia's leaves are also larger than taro, this is also one of the characteristics that distinguishes it from Araceae (taro).
In accordance with the above statement, it is not surprising that Alocasia is one of the exotic leaf ornamental plants. The exoticism is not only reflected in the shape of the leaves, but also the diversity of the distinctive and rich leaf bones as seen in the image I shared with you in this post on the beloved #Hive platform.
However, Alocasia must receive "preferential" treatment. Apart from getting the maximum beauty and perfect growth, the selling power and price of this plant in my country has increased in recent months. In fact, right on target!
I will reveal some secrets to keep Alocasia looking beautiful and exotic. I am still kind even though sometimes my posts are not appreciated which sometimes makes me bored to continue this journey .;)
In order for Alocasia's leaves to remain beautiful and exotic, Alocasia must be placed in an environment that is in accordance with the nature of its growth so that the stems remain strong and not weak. The strength of the stems greatly affects the beauty of the leaves. Therefore, Alocasia that is exposed to sufficient sunlight will have a sturdy trunk compared to Alocasia which is exposed to less sunlight, you know!
After understanding the above concept, it is also necessary to know how to emphasize the color of Alocasia leaves. So what to do? Please note that Alocasia that is placed in a dark place or planted too deep is not as good as Alocasia which is placed in a place with adequate lighting. If so, usually the colors that appear tend to be dull. Therefore, the lighting element needs serious attention from Alocasia fans. Why? This is because the planting medium with high acidity causes the leaf color to become darker. Therefore, the right planting media is very important to produce quality Alocasia leaf colors. So, what practical steps can be used to enhance the color of Alocasia leaves? To beautify the color of the leaves, you can wipe the leaves regularly using leaf polish mixed with water. If it is difficult to find it, then just use powdered coconut milk or coconut milk, although the results are no less shiny, but can be applied to beautify your favorite ornamental plants.
Then, if you want to buy Alocasia, I suggest you choose Alocasia leaves that thrive and germinate. The more buds, the more leafy the leaves will be. Also, you can trim any leaves that have grown, especially leaves that are old, dry, or unsightly. Why? The reason is, leaf cutting is also able to spur the growth of new shoots, so that Alocasia looks more beautiful, beautiful, and exotic.
Enjoy!
Love,
Seha76!