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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Drew
Hi everyone, I’ve had this black velvet for just under a year and it has always been in pretty good health until the last few new leaves, I know it’s normal for them to drop old leaves every so often but a pattern has occurred over the past four new leaves, first one came out well and second almost kind of rotted before even beginning to get anywhere near to fully grown. The third leaf came out great and now I’m onto the fourth and it’s rotting from the top down again, any idea why this could be happening? You can somewhat see where the new sprout is slowly decaying.
🎲Sunmoth🍡
Hi plant people! Reaching out for help with the rescue Alocasia Polly: this guy lost 4 leaves in the span of a few weeks. For some context: I'm watering him as per Planta's suggestions, every 13th day, misting leaves thoroughly every second day. Fertilizer has been used twice since we bought him early last month. There was a pest problem: white spots on the plant, either thrisps or spider mites, I treated with all-purpose insecticide, hydrogen peroxide solution, rubbing alcohol, and repotted to make sure the soil is new. That's what's been going on with him in general. I'd like some insight into the dead leaves, is it from pests if they are still present, or is there some other issue that needs fixing, related to water/light? Thank you!
🪴 Botanical Bekka🌵
It never did grow back it's second leaf that it had when I got it last summer, I don't think it's dormant because I keep the sunroom heated to about 66° with a space heater and a big humidifier usually around 55 to 60% humidity I'm always so afraid to lose my tropicals, it seems to prefer the darker side of the sunroom the one leaf when I got it twisted like a curly fry and turned red and died after I zip tied it to a chopstick 🤦♀️ , I do have this one on a chopstick too but it seems to be okay 🥴🪴😵💫🫶🙏 ( I live in Indiana it's 23°F outside)
BritneyMC
Hi! First time Alocasia owner here and looking for some advice 😅. Just got this lovely little frydek and I’ve seen conflicting advice on soil. She’s in my super chunky mix right now but wondering if that’s best or if she needs something with more water retention? Thanks!!
Dai
I'm pretty sure my cat chewed on this. 😭 Should I cut/trim any of the leaves at all?
weebug
Hi! Newbie here. I lucked into a plant i believe might be an Alocasia wentii. It was given to me as a bonus mystery Plant. I want to learn more about this fascinating species.
Ezzeldin Yaqoub
My colocasia esculenta with weird variegation. Does anyone know why my elephant ear has a weird variegation on it’s leaves. I don’t mean the yellow edges.
Buffy
Which brand of mycorrhizal is best or are they all basically the same.. big price differences. Thank you🌞
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Isabella
Just picked up two baby alocasias!! One has had a restart from being a mother plant and the seller rescued from rot. And the other has been growing from a corm.
Any tips for these two babies would be appreciated! I’ve never used semi hydro mix before
Going to buy a humidifier tomorrow - debating on a grow light as there’s no where really to put one!!
Wolfen 🐺
This lady is so gorgeous. I need to take pics in better lighting
Plantguncle78
Just showing off some new leaves 😍
Tellie
My silver dragon.
I had no idea I have had this thing going on 2 years.
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eliana
Does anyone know what plant this is? I thought it was part of the alocasia family and i took a few cuttings from outside and tried to keep them in some water inside and they’re dying and not growing roots. can it not grow inside?
Cpisa
Just wanted to show off my cutie little Jacklyn plant that I propagated back in September. She's stunning 🥺
Lindsey
Decided to treat myself to a little birthday present 🥳 happy birthday to meeeee
Lilli 🦖
Just picked up this golden bone starter plant and she’s my first Alocasia! Any tips?
🎲Sunmoth🍡
I'm being gaslit into thinking that these white spots are dust, mineral buildup or natural leaf coloration instead of pests, and I need to confirm with the council again. Its so tiring to find these spots again after trying so much stuff. TIA!
Amy
Early Valentine's Day gift from my boyfriend 😍 Finally joining the variegated alocasia frydek club!
