What is causing my babies to look like this đđ I did use a high calcium/high magnesium fertilizer mix but havent had this issue with my adult plants. Last two pictures are babies that I recently transitioned to Leca and didnât use fertilizer but still seeing a similar thing. These have been in a closed tub to keep humidity high I am nowI am at a loss! Any input appreciated!
What is the problem with them? They look good to me.
0 likes
Whatâs wrong? They look healthy.
0 likes Assumed that the discoloration on the leaves wasnât normal. I guess it is?
0 likesIt could be that the discoloration isnât showing well on camera. Alocasias are so dramatic it is hard to tell. They could be upset about the change to semi hydro, or maybe they are upset the lid was opened and the humidity dropped. Itâs hard to say with them. Keep an eye on them and see if it gets worse or if they get over the repot.
1 like
Does your water reservoir contain nutrients? They need nutrients in semi-hydro because the LECA is inorganic unlike soil. I use a balanced fertiliser (you really need to use a synthetic fertiliser, not an organic one for semi hydro because organic fertilisers require the soilâs microorganisms to help deliver nutrients to the plants in a way that is bioavailable to plant roots). Not sure what part of the world you live in but I use GT Foliage Focus for my alocasias in semi-hydro according to the amount on the bottle. I would recommend doing a bit of research on suitable fertilisers for semi-grow in your region. Also just to add that many people use liquidity and superthrive âplant vitaminsâ but these are not balanced fertilisers and are more of an additive. For my nutrient solution, I use Silica, Foliage Focus and then add mycorrhizae. If you look up LECA addict, she goes through in detail on how to mix a nutrient solution for growing in LECA. Hope that helps and best of luck with your babies!
1 like