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Emmy

SOS!! 😅 Looking for some advice on propagating an alocasia; I believe I have a regal shields. This is what I managed to salvage from the original plant - the two in pots were once propagated in water and transferred into soil ~2 weeks ago? The one with the new leaf pushed out two days ago, but it lost a leaf :( The ones on the napkin have been in water (attempting to propagate) but I’m seeing little progress. The large one was the main plant (it lost a huge leaf and became that). Please give any advice on how to keep these guys alive!! I am praying I can save it.

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  1. Emmy

    the first picture - I chopped the leaf with shears because it was pretty much yellow; I figured that would direct more energy to the new leaf

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  2. Adian Rankin

    Im not well versed on Alocasia propagation, but anything that has a node should regrow unless its mushy. As long as you let them callous and grow some roots in water, it should be okay. I have learned just to neglect my propagating plants until I see they need more water. Let the roots grow and replant. Also, if you are using just a leaf (w/ out a node) it can grow new roots but the original leaf will die.

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    • Emmy

      Thank you!

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  3. Bella56

    I’d propagate with water and perlite so the roots are stronger when you go to repot. Be patient they can take weeks and even months.

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    • Emmy

      Thank you!

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  4. K

    Definitely agree with the above tips. If the move from water to soil is going so poorly, you might want to consider moving them back to maybe a semi-hydro situation with water + perlite (or pon/leca/lava rock/whatever). For the props I’d add that they loooove humidity and a little warmth, so if they’re not in some type of special setup already consider putting their setup inside a plastic baggie or cloche

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    • Emmy

      Thank you! I used to have them covered with a plastic cup that I cut holes inside. It seemed to help humidity so I’ll have to try that again

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