Plant Care – Aphelandra squarrosa White Wash
Light: Place your Aphelandra squarrosa White Wash under bright and indirect sunlight, and do avoid direct sunlight because it will cause its leaves to scorch and dry up.
Water: Water your Aphelandra thoroughly and ensure that the soil is evenly moist. Water your plant whenever the top inch of the soil is dry to the touch, and make sure to water till some water flows through the pot’s drainage holes. Like many other plants, Alocasias do not do well with wet feet. Do not overwater your plant, and watch out for signs of leaves turning yellow and limp.
Soil: The Aphelandra thrives in well-aerated soil that drains water quickly and therefore should not be placed in soils that are too compacted and heavy, which cause prolonged periods of water retention. And this can lead to root problems, for instance, root rot.
Fertiliser: Fertilise your plant with a general slow-release fertiliser. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when fertilising your plant.
Humidity Requirement: Medium To High
Fun Facts about the Aphelandra genus: Did you know? Native to the tropical areas of Amerca, the Aphelandra is a genus of about 170 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae! In the wild, they can grow up to 2 metres tall!
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