Alocasia infernalis Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia infernalis, also known as “Black Magic,” is an intriguing and popular plant. It has dark, purplish-black leaves that turn a deep red when exposed to sunlight. Due to its medium size, it reaches a width of only 36 inches and is sometimes used as a house plant. The Black Magic plant prefers indirect sunlight and a high humidity range of 60-75 percent.
Common Name |
Black Magic
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia infernalis
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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 infernalis Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia infernalis.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia infernalis needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia infernalis needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Alocasia infernalis Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia infernalis to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 3 hours
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Temperature |
50°F
to 86°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Alocasia infernalis to thrive is between 60% and 75%. |
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Alocasia infernalis Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia infernalis. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia infernalis 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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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Alocasia infernalis Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia infernalis plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Grey
Purple
Deep Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia infernalis toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia infernalis Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia infernalis, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Alocasia infernalis Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia infernalis plant originated. |
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Country |
Indonesia
Malaysia
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