Alocasia Tiny Dancer Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia Tiny Dancer is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia and Australia. It is a unique species of Alocasia with small, upward-facing foliage. Typically, this plant stays in 20" tall and 18" wide. It will make a great addition to any houseplant collection.
Common Name |
Alocasia tiny dancer
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
Corm
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia 'Tiny Dancer'
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia Tiny Dancer Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia Tiny Dancer.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia Tiny Dancer needs water once every
10 days in 1.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia Tiny Dancer needs about 0.375 L per 10 days. |
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Alocasia Tiny Dancer Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia Tiny Dancer to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Alocasia Tiny Dancer prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Alocasia Tiny Dancer Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia Tiny Dancer. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia Tiny Dancer plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
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Alocasia Tiny Dancer Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia Tiny Dancer plant. |
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Maximum Height |
20 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
18 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia Tiny Dancer toxic to pets? |
Yes
Alocasia Tiny Dancer is also toxic to dogs. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia Tiny Dancer Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia Tiny Dancer, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Alocasia Tiny Dancer Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia Tiny Dancer plant originated. |
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Country |
Australia
Indonesia
Malaysia
Papua New Guinea
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