For various reasons, spots can mar the magnificent Alocasia leaves. Do you suspect sunburn as the cause? Then read these tips on typical identifying features. You can find out how to successfully protect an arrowhead from sunburn here.
How do I recognize and avoid sunburn in an Alocasia?
Alocasia sunburn is shown by yellowish-brown spots, dried leaf edges and brown leaf tips. To avoid this, place the plant in partial shade and water early in the morning so that water drops can dry off before the sun shines.
Is my Alocasia sunburned?
A sunburned Alocasia hasyellowish-brown leaf spots, dried leaf edges and brown leaf tips. Burns only affect plant parts of an elephant ear that have been exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time.
Typically, sunburn damage on an arrowhead does not spread further. This is an important distinguishing feature from leaf damage due to care errors, diseases or spider mite infestation.
How can I avoid sunburn on Alocasia?
The best way to avoid sunburn is to place alocasia in partial shade. Choose abright location for the houseplant with five hours of light daily without direct sunlight during midday and afternoon hours. Other preventive measures against sunburn include:
- Never spray Alocasia in direct sunlight.
- Water arrow leaf early in the morning so that water droplets on the leaves dry off before the sun shines on them.
- Protect Alokasia zebrina and Alocasia Polly from sunburn on the summer balcony with an awning.
Tip
Don’t cut off sunburned Alocasia leaves too quickly
Leaf damage to the arrow leaf caused by sunburn is localized. The majority of evergreen leaf tissue continues to make an important contribution to photosynthesis. For this reason, it is advisable not to immediately cut off sunburned Alocasia leaves. Ideally, you should wait until a leaf turns yellow and dies. During this process, valuable nutrients are transferred from the leaves to the tuber as an energy reserve for the growth of new leaves.
