Good afternoon, Planta residents! 🚨 My Alocasia Micholalitzina Maxkowskii is dying FAST. While repotting I accidentally tore the oldest root and left her with very minute and small roots (about two-three inches) I am considering ripping the oldest leaf out of the two so the newer has a better chance at surviving. Should I leave it? Is there any way to bring it back? -thekintsugidav
First: don’t panic. Second: don’t panic. Hehe third: if the rest of the leaves fall off, I would restart the plant in water or semi-hydro as if it were a propagation. Plants like Alocasia and anthurium can come back after throwing a leafless tantrum!
5 Me gusta This is her second time doing so. I’m over the theatrics, wholeheartedly. Thanks for the pointers though!
1 me gusta Gotchya. You’re not the only one! Lots of people lose their spark with these dramatic plants
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If there are very little roots… I would highly recommend Fluval stratum “propagation.” That should help the plant re-develop the roots while providing nutrition and support in the time being.
3 Me gusta I was on the fence about propagation due to root rot (I think I overwatered), but this option seems breathable like lechuza. Any trusted brand?
0 Me gusta Fluval is the brand. :) it’s basically aquatic volcanic soil and should help.
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I would say rip it if but my only problem with that is it might take the small one with it. And alocasa are difficult so I believe u can save it but mabey leve the leaf alone I fear taking the big could take the small off two. I would normally say put it in water but alocasia are different then normal plants so see what others say
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