🌿 Baby Alocasia Care Guide
(Elephant Ear / Jewel Alocasia Varieties)
Alocasias are stunning tropical plants prized for their bold, dramatic foliage. Baby Alocasias can be a little more sensitive while establishing, but with the right care they will thrive and reward you with beautiful new growth.
🌞 Light
Prefers bright, indirect light
Can tolerate gentle morning sun, but avoid harsh afternoon rays
Low light may cause slower growth and smaller leaves
Variegated Alocasias require brighter light to maintain colour
✨ Tip: Strong indirect light is key for healthy, steady growth.
💧 Watering
Keep soil lightly moist, but never soggy
Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry
Always use pots with drainage holes
Reduce watering slightly during cooler months
⚠️ Overwatering is the most common cause of root rot in baby Alocasias.
🌱 Soil
Alocasias need a chunky, well-draining aroid mix.
Ideal mix includes:
Premium potting soil
Perlite or pumice
Orchid bark or coco chips
Optional: a small amount of sphagnum moss or charcoal
This provides airflow while still holding enough moisture for delicate roots.
🪴 Pot Size
Babies do best in a small pot (2–4 inches)
Oversized pots hold excess moisture and increase rot risk
Repot only once roots begin circling the pot or outgrowing it
🌡 Temperature & Humidity
Loves warmth: 18–28°C
Avoid temperatures below 15°C
Enjoys higher humidity (60%+) for best leaf development
A humidifier or pebble tray can be helpful, especially in winter
🌿 Fertilizer
Feed during active growth (spring and summer)
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer at ½ strength
Fertilize every 3–4 weeks
Pause feeding in autumn and winter
✨ Tip: Baby Alocasias are sensitive — less is more.
🍃 Dormancy Note
It is normal for Alocasias to slow down or drop older leaves in winter.
As long as the bulb (corm) and roots are healthy, new growth will return in warmer months.
✂️ General Maintenance
Wipe leaves gently to keep them dust-free
Remove yellowing leaves with clean scissors
Rotate the pot for even growth
Avoid frequent moving — Alocasias like stable conditions
🐛 Pests to Watch For
Alocasias can attract:
Spider mites
Thrips
Mealybugs
Inspect leaves regularly, especially underneath, and treat early if needed.
⚠️ Pet Safety
Alocasia is toxic if ingested, so keep out of reach of pets and children.
📦 Postage & Shipping Information
All plants are carefully prepared and packaged to ensure they arrive safely and in excellent condition.
Orders are lovingly packed and dispatched on Mondays only, to help ensure they arrive before the following weekend, as our shop is closed on Tuesdays.
To ensure same-week dispatch, orders must be placed by midnight Sunday.
If Monday falls on a public holiday, dispatch will not take place until the following Monday. While we always do our best to send orders promptly, should any unexpected lengthy delays occur, we’ll be in touch to let you know.
Shipping Options
At checkout, you can choose between the following postage options:
Bare Root Shipping (Most Economical Option):
Most soil is removed to reduce weight, and roots are securely wrapped in either sphagnum moss or damp shredded paper. This is the most cost-effective way to ship plants.
Potted Shipping (Where Possible):
Plants may also be sent in their original nursery pots with soil intact. Shipping for this option is calculated by weight and will be more expensive. However, plants generally arrive with less stress and there is no need to pot them up on arrival.
Simply select your preferred shipping method at checkout.
Please note: Due to plant import restrictions, we are only able to ship to WA, NT, or TAS if prior arrangements have been made.
🌿 Pick Up Available
Pick up is also available from:
DESERT JUNGLE PLANT CO
2/34 Wollongong Street
Fyshwick ACT
Opening Hours:
Wednesday–Friday: 10am–5pm
Saturday: 10am–4pm
🌿 Disclaimer
Please note: All images are for reference only. We try to provide an image for each product that shows what a mature specimen may look like, as well as examples of the plants you will receive.
The plant you receive will be a healthy specimen selected from the best available stock at the time of picking. As each plant is unique, size, shape, and colour may vary slightly from the reference photos shown.