The Alocasia That's Breaking the Internet: Meet 'Dawn'

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Alocasia Dawn is the hottest new houseplant! Learn all about its care, where to buy it, and why everyone is obsessed with this stunning velvet-leaved beauty.

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Light Alocasia Dawn loves to bask in bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight can scorch those gorgeous leaves, so filter it through a curtain or place it a few feet back from a south- or west-facing window.

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Soil Alocasia Dawn prefers a cozy home for its roots. Choose a pot that snugly fits the root ball, ensuring good drainage and enough weight. And here’s the grower’s secret weapon: a 5:1:1 potting mix of bark, potting soil or peat moss, and perlite. This creates the perfect balance of aeration and moisture retention.

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Watering While you want to keep the soil moist, you don’t want it to be soggy. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch, but before the entire pot dries out.

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Fertilizing Alocasia Dawn isn’t a heavy feeder. A balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season (spring and summer) will keep it happy.

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Common Problems - Yellowing leaves – Brown spots on leaves – Drooping leaves – Root rot

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During summer months, I bring my alocasia dawn plant outdoors where it can enjoy warm temperatures and humid conditions in a protected area on the front porch.

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Follow along to learn more about how to grow alocasia dawn plant.

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