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Discover the beauty of Alocasias and Colocasias with fellow plant lovers, share tips, and embrace the joy of cultivating these exotic treasures.
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I got this dragon scale from Lowe’s and it was very parched. I left it my window for a few days and it the leaves got burnt. I have since moved it into a terrarium with bright indirect light. It’s doing much better and put out a big beautiful leaf. Should I cut off one or all of the burnt leaves or just leave it as is? This is my first alocasia so don’t have much experience.
Has anyone ever seen this before? What's happening? I had to move it to a new outside position because the first leaf was completely scorched and looked terrible. We've had two stormy nights afterwards. Its bent to the side. Does it mean its too heavy?
Got a list plant yesterday! It’s so cool!
Do you guys think that I can use “Edna's best potting soil” (indoor and outdoor) to repot my alocasia silver dragon? Btw got this baby plant for $4 at Trader Joe’s!
Because of the weather, my poor Emerald Edge aka Alocasia scalprum is dying. It’s pretty much on life support right now. It didn’t help that I transplanted it in “tropical soil”(which already has a little bit of moisture) and put in a LITTLE bit of water in it and became PRACTICALLY waterlogged leading to root rot. Then I had to clean the out, but then with the A/C being on and the humidity practically being sucked out the air it got to the way it is in the picture below. For me and my room, the alocasia scalprum does well. But the care for it like its predecessor alocasia dragon scale is still VERY strict. It MUST be moist, be wary of the soil you give it even when it claims to be for “tropical plants”, if A/C will be used (if an indoor plant) put it under a ziploc bag (WITH holes), and of COURSE be wary of the humidity of your room. I’m already looking to buy a new Alocasia scalprum, but I’m going to miss THIS one and I’m not going to give up on the Alocasia plant species. Just gotta find the right one for me and my room! PS: Yeah I know I have a new leaf TRYING bud, but I don’t think it will make it out on time😢
Can someone help I.D. this?!
Got this BEAUTY from ikea a few days ago, put it in leca like my other alocasias, and took it out today to check progress (since I know most of the roots will rot while transitioning to water). But I clearly put too much water in the pot because the bulb is rotted now!!! So mad at myself! I’ve used hydrogen peroxide to help kill the rot, and am going to let it dry for a while. Any other tips? I’m so sad! Hopefully this baby will pull through🤞🏼
Hi everyone! I have this beautiful Alocasia that my cat got into unfortunately :( there were three perfect leaves and she ate half of two of them, one of which has died and fallen off. The other is still on the plant but now the good leaf is turning brown, does anyone know what this could be? I did just start her in a hydroponic set up a few weeks ago, any advice?
I had a rough start with my alocasias. I thought both of these were goners but I cut them both a while ago and left them in the pots. And they slowly started to grow new leaves. Now they are thriving! So excited to see them continue to grow!
So I’ve got some corms. How long until they do something? Bc it feels like after a month, SOMETHING should’ve happened by now lol.
Just got my dream Alocasia!!!!!
Oh my god! I’ve never seen these before. I assume these are flowers. Do you guys know if I should just cut it off or let it be? It’s really cool though!
Well I purchased a this Alocasia Green Unicorn (azlanii x dragon scale) online from Canopy Plant Co. and it arrived sad, dry and with brown/yellow spots all over the leaves… so sad. I’ve watered it and sprayed for pests to see if it can just slightly recover in quarantine then will try the chunky soil mix. Wondering what those spots are?
omg my african mask has its first bloom 🫀 what do i do???? i’m so excited😭
Can anyone tell me what type of Alocasia this is?
Help! My Alocasia African Mask definitely has spider mites and she is my favorite plant! What do I do? I just noticed this today and checking the rest of my plants for them.
Question! Is this new leaf ok or does it need assistance? It started to bend today not sure if thats ok and it looks like is still pretty far in there while starting to unfurl…? I have been spraying it with water to help it 🤷🏽♂️
Newest leaf on dragon scale albo.
She’s here!! My #1 wishlist plant 🥹
The newest leaf is starting to harden off 🌱✨
