Hi everyone ! I’m new Alocasia care! I just bought this one.. the stems are so droopy, I’m trying to keep them up with a moss stick and a tie. Do they get stronger ? Or anything I can do to help it ?
Hi everyone ! I’m new Alocasia care! I just bought this one.. the stems are so droopy, I’m trying to keep them up with a moss stick and a tie. Do they get stronger ? Or anything I can do to help it ?
These guys are tricky but oh so rewarding! I have two of them and love their velvety leaves. Here’s what works for me. I water mine about every 6 to 9 days depending on how dry the soil is. I keep mine in places where there isn’t a lot of wind. I also cut off any stocks that look, yellow or bent. I also use a plexiglass stalk-holder if some of the stalks look like they need support. Don’t get discouraged. The plant in the black pot was nearly dead a few months ago because I overwatered it and had it in a windy area. Some TLC brought her back and then some!
1 j'aimeAgree with all of this. I have one that went from thriving to dropping all leaves in a month. Chopped the dead ones off and kept her, now she’s got two leaves larger than the ones from before. They can be tricky and throw tantrums but are rewarding.
0 J'aimeThanks so much this is helpful!
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They can be a little tough to figure out. The stems that have fully flopped won’t come back. You can use a bamboo stick or other stake and tie them as the plant is acclimating. Alocasia can be PEST magnets, so I shower mine monthly. They thrive in hydro set ups. All of mine live in it now. Just got a HUGE leaf out of my Jacklyn 😍
3 J'aimeWow impressive!
1 j'aimeWow! Tysm for tips!
1 j'aimeDid we all find these at Home Depot like I did?
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