Alocasia reginae care, propagation-All you need to know

Are you facing troubles with your alocasia reginae plant? Or, want to know the detailed guide to maintain this plant? Well, the maintenance of such a hardy plant like alocasia reginae won’t bother you much. But you need to be technical to nurture them perfectly. 

Alocasia reginae gets better development in bright indirect sunlight with 60-82°F temperature, 70% humidity and moderate watering. But overwatering and too much temperature may cause brown leaves and curly leaves. But it is easy to multiply through their stem cuttings.

Following that, to make you more clear about these factors, I have tried to focus on those main parts of caring which you can get scrolling down.

Alocasia reginae overview 

Where to buy alocasia reginae?

Are you getting troubled managing an alocasia reginae in your localities? As it is a rare plant, it may be unavailable in some areas. But don’t worry. If you can’t find it in your area, then simply order alocasia reginae from any shop of ETSY to get the plant easily for your home garden.

Alocasia reginae plant care

After bringing, the most important part is to take proper care of the plant. In this case, you should be concerned about their watering and nutrient status, temperature and humidity requirements and the soil medium. 

Light Intensity

Light is the most crucial factor for a plant as it cannot make food and develop without this criterion. In the same way, alocasia reginae plants also have a specific light requirement for their maximum growth. They love to grow in bright but indirect light. Excessive light may burn their leaves. So, keep them at least three inches far from the window where the direct sunlight falls.

Watering guide for alocasia reginae plant

The next factor is the watering issue. Moderate watering is the most cherished thing of alocasia reginae. As they can live with the moisture that they get from watering, you need to be conscious about the water amount. Water properly your plant so that it doesn’t remain in soggy condition rather than live in moist nature. 

Best soil for alocasia reginae

Well, it should be sandy loam soil which is well-drained and nutrient-enriched having a slightly acidic pH. To improve the nutrient percentage in the soil, you can add perlite, coco-peat, sphagnum moss and coir the soil. Thus, the soil mixture turns into the best medium for the plant’s growth.

Temperature and humidity for alocasia reginae

Alocasia reginae is a plant of temperate region. It needs almost 60-82°F temperature for its proper establishment. Otherwise, excessive cool temperate may create a frost attack and crystallize the body fluid of the plant. Also, it is a humidity-loving plant which needs 70% or more humidity in its microclimate.

Best fertilizer for alocasia reginae plant 

If you ask me about their fertilizer requirement, I can answer, ‘Yeah!” They need fertilizer but not too much. Fertilizing once or twice a year is enough. Slow-releasing liquid fertilizers are measured best for this purpose. But you can use any kind of fertilizer available to you. 

Alocasia reginae plant propagation 

Well, to multiply your plant in house, you need to know the propagation procedure which requires a healthy and matured plant with some equipment like knives, polythene sheets and pots. 

Step 1: Mother plant selection: In this case, you have to select a matured and disease-free mother plant. You can understand the maturity of root and shoot development and the all-over appearance of the plant.

Step 2: Cutting: You have to cut the rhizome into a few parts with nodes and rootlets for fast-growing. You can use a knife or a pair of scissors at your convenience.

Step 3: Planting: Prepare a new pot with soil mixture. Then, plant the cutting in that pot and take proper care for their adjustment to the new environment.

How to repot alocasia reginae plant?

Following that, come to the point of repotting alocasia reginae plants. Well, this is a similar process of propagation. The only difference is you have to uproot the whole plant from the existing pot without cutting or dividing them. After that, you have to plant it in a similar process of propagation. 

Why are my alocasia reginae leaves turning brown?

Alocasia reginae leaves may turn brown due to the overwatering problem. When you water too much to your plant, excessive water stands in the root zone. As a result, the fungus starts to grow in that place which leads to root rot. This problem is expressed through the brown leaves.

Why is my alocasia reginae curling?

Too much temperature along with underwatering can cause reginae leaves to curl. With the increasing temperature, the leaves start to uptake more water for their activities. If you don’t water your plant according to its necessity, the mesophyll cells of the leaves start to become dry and get curled.

Alocasia reginae vs alocasia regal shield plant 

If you compare alocasia reginae with alocasia regal shield, you can get that both of the plants have dark green colored leaves with a green stems. But the venations are more clear in reginae plant. Again, the regal shield foliage goes upward whereas the reginae leaves are spread in a flattened way.

Alocasia reginae vs grey dragon alocasia plant

Another one is the grey dragon which is also known as alocasia maharani. The only difference you can make here is in their veinlets. The veinlets of reginae are moderately circular and arranged in a layer on the leaves. But the veinlets of the grey dragon are irregular and spread in the whole leaf.

How hardy is alocasia reginae?

Alocasia reginae is a hardy plant which can withstand adverse nature for a moderate period. But it can grow fast if you provide proper environmental elements as I described earlier.

Final thoughts 

So, let me finish here as the facts I wanted to enlist here are completed. Meanwhile, you may have known about the basic maintenance procedures of this plant. If you are searching for one of them, you can apply it to your plant. 

All that matters I have included here was from my personal experience as I want to deliver a reliable platform to you. But make sure that you have completed all the procedures perfectly to get a glossy look to your plant.