hello all! wondering if anyone can help. I’ve had this large lady for 1+ years now. Have been through the cycle of winter leaf loss once already (but in a different house). This time round it’s losing a lot more leaves than before and now two of my leaves have ‘snapped’. Is it bad placement? Watering issue? This is a south facing window - when the sun shines its full sun! Any help would be appreciated 💛
What kind of plant is it
0개 좋아요 Alocasia Zebrina :-)
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Is that a mirror on the left side of the photo? If it is, does the sun hit it? I would be concerned that the reflection from the sun on the mirror could burn the plant. I’ve seen it happen in Arizona with a window. If they’re just bending it may be overwatered or just too heavy.
2개 좋아요 thank you! Will make sure I’m not overwatering
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Alocasia Zebrina plants go dormant when temperatures drops and daylight is less with shorter days. Going dormant won’t hurt the plant. The leaves will drop. I make sure my zebrina gets 10-12 hours of very bright indirect light with grow lights. It put out a new leaf in December. My room temperatures are about 70°F and above when I’m cooking. I carefully watch the watering needs. Zebrinas don’t respond well when the soil completely dries out. I water when the top 1 inch of soil dries out. I also fertilize with diluted fertilizer and add SuperThrive plant vitamins. The potting mix is the coconut coir fine coconut husk mulch it came in. I never repotted because it has grown well despite some neglect. I recommend checking the temperature near the window. Ensure it is getting 8-10 hours of bright indirect light. (Check the intensity of the light it’s getting in your area. ) Water before the plant completely dries. Good luck 🍀 🪴
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