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title: "Was wondering what this weird bumpy leaf was on my Alocasia scalprum,…"
description: "Was wondering what this weird bumpy leaf was on my Alocasia scalprum, but after some online searching I think it’s a flower/inflorescence! This is my first…"
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community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "Bear✨🌱🍄"
published: "2025-07-11T20:52:52.507743Z"
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# Was wondering what this weird bumpy leaf was on my Alocasia scalprum,…

_Posted by Bear✨🌱🍄 on 2025-07-11_

Was wondering what this weird bumpy leaf was on my Alocasia scalprum, but after some online searching I think it’s a flower/inflorescence! This is my first ever Alocasia so I’m glad she’s happy!

It seems the reddit consensus is to let the flower bloom \& wilt before cutting— do y’all agree?

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## 5 comments

### Erika commented on 2025-07-11

I’ve been looking at Scalprums lately, they are so beautiful! Can I ask if you bought yours online or in person somewhere? I’m looking for reputable nurseries.

#### Erika replied on 2025-07-11

As for the inflo, I’ve gone both ways and I didn’t really notice a difference on my alocasias whether I chopped or kept it.

#### Bear✨🌱🍄 replied on 2025-07-11

I bought mine at a small local greenhouse! It was the first time I’d ever seen one \& haven’t come across another in-person since. I know that’s not much help, sorry!!

#### Bear✨🌱🍄 replied on 2025-07-11

Sounds good, I’ll probably let it bloom then😊 thank you!!!

### plantgeek commented on 2025-07-12

if you would like to enjoy the flower, do so. if you would rather it continue to focus on putting out new leaves, cut it off immediately. flowering drives energy away from leaf production, but it will return to normal once the flower dies.

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