Gigglzngreenz
I need to expand my collection into more than just the few major types I go for. I’m thinking I’d like to try an alocasia if there are any that do well in medium humidity (40% range). I don’t have a single one. Any recommendations?
Back to Anything about plants 
I need to expand my collection into more than just the few major… | Anything about plants | Planta community
17 comments
Plants&theirMediumsThey need LOTS of humidity. I live in south Florida (80% in home humidity) and still put my alocasias in bags to keep the humidity higher. I once did an experiment with an alocasia in a bag and out and the one in the bag was much happier (i used alocasia black velvet). You could try to see if a thicker leaved alocasia can survive in that humidity but it would definitely be happier in a humidity bag/humidifier/greenhouse cabinet. In that humidity you definitely risk crunchy brown leaves or leaf tips. Edit: you can also use a pebble tray, or put it in the middle of lots of plant!
0 likes- Gigglzngreenz
Darn it! That’s not exactly what I wanted to hear but it’s exactly what I thought I’d hear. I was hoping there was an alocasia that was native to a dryer climate and still as pretty as the other ones.
0 likes
LadyImpatient40% is definitely too low. You’d need 50 at minimum. My house is 50% during the winter and it’s *slightly* a struggle. If you can achieve that, I had a black velvet that did fairly well in 50% but just like with any plant, you need to give it time to adjust to your conditions at home.
1 like- Gigglzngreenz
I was afraid of that. I can’t have Goepertia’s for that reason.
0 likes
KD 🪴What kind is the mini tree looking one on the far left in the blue pot?😍
0 likes- Gigglzngreenz
That is a Ming Aralia Fruticosa!
1 like - Gigglzngreenz
That tree is just a baby. It will grow very tall. I’ve seen them in malls ten feet tall. I’d say it’ll be almost to the ceiling in five years.
1 like
YinDeezyThat rattlesnake is a beast! How long have you had it for?
1 like- Gigglzngreenz
That guy is about three years old. He was very tiny. And I’ve had to thin him out several times in his life.
1 like
GeorgiaHello! I see your rattlesnake plant & it’s gorgeous!!! I just got one the other day. I’m a new plant mom… do you have any tips for taking care of a rattlesnake plant so mine can flourish as beautiful as yours? 🩷
0 likes- Gigglzngreenz
The rattlesnake is the only Goepertia I have left because it tolerates lower humidity than all the others. I had to turn off my humidifiers for health reasons and when I did that, this guy started to develop brown tips, so I will have to rehome him soon. My best advice is to provide 60% humidity to avoid brown tips, and don’t let it dry out. He likes to have damp soil. Mine grows in spurts. It will put out a ton of new leaves and then rest for a few weeks and then it’ll push out another dozen or so new leaves. As the plant gets older the leaves get bigger. It’s one of my most beautiful plants and I’m sad I’ll have to let it go. Most of my plants have adjusted to the lower humidity but anything in the Calathea family cannot thrive in low humidity, similar to alocasias. Dang it!!!
1 like - Georgia
I live in WA state…. would you suggest I get a humidifier then? Thank you for the tips & all the info I appreciate it!! I’m so sad for you as well that you have to rehome him… he sure is beautiful so you did an amazing job taking care of him!
0 likes - Gigglzngreenz
I’m in Bonney Lake, close to Puyallup. Our outside humidity tends to be quite high but our indoor air is usually around 40-50%. If you want plants like Calatheas and alocasias and anthuriums you will probably need to humidify your home. I also have two room humidifiers to rehome but I don’t know how to do plant or supply rehoming through this app. Check out OfferUp. If you’re local to me, search Humidifiers. I’m Gigglzngreenz on OfferUp. I’ll be happy to let you have one.
1 like 
letsfindjoyHey I’m in Renton!
1 like
LeafmealoneGorgeous plants. I love your drawer situation as well. I struggle so much with my rattlesnake calathea. I’ve had it a few years and it’s not half as full as yours. Constant browning even though it’s next to a humidifier.
0 likes- Gigglzngreenz
Do you keep it moist? You can’t let those guys dry out completely. Mine has brown tips too though because I don’t have enough humidity but it’s not bad enough to look terrible. I’m having a hard time parting with this one.
0 likes - Leafmealone
Yea I’m sure. You’ll find a good home for it!
1 like