I got this bambino not even 4 days ago and he is rapidly declining! This happened with another alocasia polly that I got. It’s like as soon as they enter my home they hit an immediate downward spiral. I try to hold off on immediately repotting so they have time to adjust, but maybe I should be repotting?
Alocasias are moody plants. You changed their environment, so now they must die...😂 But in seriousness, sometimes it’s an adjustment period. How much light are you providing? These need a bit more than is intuitive. They also like to be warm and preferably humid. I know it’s fighting words, but I repot 99% of my plants the minute I get them. They are already going through a transition with a new new environment, so it’s just tacking it onto that stress.
3 Mi piace So you think yes? I should repot? I have him directly under a grow light about 8 inches away and have a humidifier by him as well
1 mi piace Sorry for the late response… Yes, I would. But I also grow all of my Alocasias semi hydroponics, so it’s not negotiable for me. 🤪
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My favorite way to repot is to put my Alocasia in a cloche….after they get bigger I transition them out of it. They’re going from an ideal environment to our homes it’s tough. I do repot usually the day I get them as well.
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He probably doesn’t like the humidifier. Any Alocasia I’ve had near mine do really bad til I move them and then let them adjust.
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hmm mine (this small) are in pon while in a greenhouse at 80% so not sure you’re right here. alocasia are known for being extra thirsty compared to other easier plants.
0 Mi piace I’m curious to hear more of your experience! All of mine are in 60 to 80% humidity, but I’m also in the desert, so they need that extra supplement.
0 Mi piace Yes but if hers is indoor and not a greenhouse the requirements are going to differ. More humidity/water is not necessary inside in controlled air conditioning
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Repot sometimes it has a layer of paper on the roots take a look o
2 Mi piace how advanced are you? it took me one year, over 100 plants and a GREENHOUSE when you’re buying them at Trader Joe’s this small.
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