Alocasia Care Guide | Secrets to Thriving Elephant Ears

[@sweetlady2375]

Hi! I just picked one up from Marketplace and they had sold the original one I wanted. So the one I was given has crunchy curled up brown leafs. Extremely dull even matte looking leafs. I’m not sure what to do. This is one of the many videos that shows a pink dragon. So maybe you’ll be able to help me?? Please and thank you. She’s about 4ft tall and has a lot of leafs but they def don’t look healthy like yours.

[@plntfriends]

Best advice is to continue to follow good watering practices and it should come back. You need good light, but no direct light or it could sunburn. Be patient and it will start to grow again. Using a 1:5 hydrogen peroxide solution on the next watering could also assist if any root rotting is causing the browning leaves. Keep it in a humid spot like the bathroom where you shower if you can.

[@sweetlady2375]

@@plntfriendshank you so much! I did more research on types of infections and I believe it could be fungal/bacterial because the leafs have soft holes in the center of them that have been popping up recently…I picked up neem oil and will definitely quarantine it in my bathroom. I was wondering if cutting back the ones that look really infected would help boost the process?? Really appreciate the response 😭🫶

[@plntfriends]

I am so sorry for missing this comment! How is your alocasia doing now? I have had very low success with recovering plants from a bacterial infection. Sulphur powder or fungicide will help if fungus is the case. If you haven’t yet, a mixture of 1:5 hydrogen peroxide to water with can help with root issues and some below soil disease.

[@cadavercakes]

Not to be rude but why did you take the plant if it was in that kind of condition? Seems like someone's rehab...

[@carinthyberg6529]

😅

[@lauragroh2487]

I'm amazed how you never spilled a speck of dirt!

[@plntfriends]

I really do try 😅

[@junelotus]

I really like your pot. Perfect choice for your alocasia!

[@plntfriends]

Thanks, I agree It suits it very well!

[@folashade7]

Thank you for your straightforward information and demo. Also, your calm voice without unnecessary background music. 👌 I just got one for myself today i will be repotting mine also. Thank you

[@plntfriends]

Thank you for the kind comments and I am glad you enjoyed! Wishing your plants success!

[@frankw9836]

I got one today , almost free because it's almost dead 2 leaves left !! Transferred to leca and hope it comes back to Life

[@thedevo01]

Dear viewers of this video. There are a few key details that were forgotten here: Because Alocasias are super fussy, you need additional things not shown in this video: - You MUST make a 50-50 mix of soil and perlite for maximum drainage. DO NOT plant them just straight into the soil as in the video. - For EVERY PLANTER you must place a layer of rocks (of 3-5cm or 1-2 inches) on the bottom to create a "buffer" for the water to separate from the roots of the plant. Even if the pot has drainage holes, yes, because if you don't, the soil substrate can clog the drainage holes and make it harder for. theatre to leak out. - They are VERY hungry plants that, when fed (fertilized) correctly, keep shooting new leaves like there's no tomorrow.

[@plntfriends]

I don’t find them all that fussy, maybe I’m lucky. Having rocks in the bottoms can cause the roots to sit in water promoting rot depending on circumstances.

[@btlan6121]

i m surprised when he used that soil for this picky plant. May be he is lucky they survive!

[@plntfriends]

Survived and doing well! I don’t over think things. Hope yours are doing well also!!

[@WilliamAndScout]

Relaxing presentation and good hints. Bravo.

[@CommunityProductions]

These videos always make me want to get some plants

[@plntfriends]

if you start then you can’t stop… or maybe that’s just me 😅😂

[@JaySmilez]

@@plntfriendsno it’s not just to. Its addictive😅

[@delivertus4romnesha328]

Great video. Straight to the point!

[@plntfriends]

You bet! Thanks!!

[@MrGrasham1]

Hi thanks for the video. Quick question. I'm pretty new to plants and I have just bought my first Alocasia. Do I have to replant it in a bigger pot like what you have just done or leave it in the small original pot. Sorry for sounding silly but I have no clue 😅

[@plntfriends]

Good morning, Not a silly question at all! You can definitely leave it in a small pot, but that will somewhat limit the size it will grow, and you might find yourself watering quite often. If you do want to pot up, a good way to check when it’s time is by letting the soil dry a bit, and removing the plant/roots/soil/ from the pot to check how root bound it is. If rootbound it is time. Much love! Ty

[@MrGrasham1]

@plntfriends thank you sir , I really appreciate it.

[@plantitoreels2023]

Love this video. Flawless Alocasia ❤

[@plntfriends]

Thanks so much for watching ! Which alocasias are your favourite?

[@plantitoreels2023]

@@plntfriends Zebrina and Jacklyn😍

[@angelagrima6911]

Good morning ,I just bought my first alcassia plant ,I just so your video my plant is 3 feet tall ,I am going to change the pot because its small, could you tell what kind ofertilzer to use and when it goes dormant please? I live in zone 10,thank you for your help.

[@plntfriends]

I add a small amount of fertilizer every 3 months or so. I prefer natural vs chemical but I also us miracle grow soil so it’s a bit hypocritical of me to say

[@JorgeblendzHTX]

I have a question? Is it possible to keep the plant in a medium size pot I don’t want it to get to big

[@plntfriends]

Yes you could keep it in a smaller pot, it will only grow to the size it can sustain but you may end up watering quite often.

[@P0nyl0ve]

I'm very late to this but if you don't want the plant to grow very fast (or at all) is to keep it in the shade a little bit more, due to lack of light it will grow slower

[@nf2217]

Can i add perlite to that sphagum peat moss

[@plntfriends]

Yes you can for sure!

[@jude2009]

I use honey as a basic fertilizer for all my plants It works well

[@plntfriends]

Interesting. Generally isn’t recommended to be used as a fertilizer and it has low nutrient contents compared to the high level of sugar that it is comprised of. Risk of fungus and pests is greatly increased with a sugar rich environment. Hopefully your success continues!

[@devilmecare]

Used honey once because people were saying use it as a rooting hormone. Had ants so bad I had to take my plant outside. Lucky it was raining and I just let the rain wash it off. Never again.

[@samyb2834]

Just bought an Alocasia and the edges of the leaves are starting to wrinkle. Is this normal? I live in Florida and the temperature is always around 75f in my apartment with the AC on. I also put the plant close to my window. Thank yoj

[@plntfriends]

75f should be fine. The direct sunlight might cause some burning to the leaves though, they don’t like direct light in my experience unless very hardened to it over time. Also make sure not staying soggy!

[@tyesean9088]

What type of alocasia is this?

[@lordlemond1350]

How do you propagate them?

[@plntfriends]

They will start to form corms which can be separated into new plants. Maybe I should make another video on doing so.

[@lordlemond1350]

@@plntfriends yes please. Seems a rather fragile plant at the stem.

[@thanostsarbos1197]

What alocatia is that ? Can you give the full name ? Also when you say to keep the soil moist, what exactly do you mean ? Since the roots are at the bottom of the pot how does keeping it moist not cause root rot ? Thanks

[@plntfriends]

I would allow well draining soil with moss and bottom water. The soil should not get crunchy, always a bit spongy.

[@iainbarrowman9928]

I’ve had 3 leaves turn yellow and die this month. No idea what I’m doing wrong. I’ve been following all the steps mentioned in this video..

[@plntfriends]

Any new growth or how many leaves total? Can you share?

[@iainbarrowman9928]

When we bought it there were 8. There are two plants in one pot. Now there are only 5 leaves left. I will say, the plant does look healthy otherwise. The 5 remaining leaves stand very tall. Whereas the other that have died have all hung very low since we bought it.

[@snicky1940]

Can I tie the lanky stems together.

[@plntfriends]

Yes give them some support if they are week. A regular breeze is great for them to add strength

[@kevinmedley2035]

Lanky petiols on an Alocasia means it needs more light.

[@BradleysPlantCorner]

Thank you for this video 🪴

[@plntfriends]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@cphib906]

Great video

[@plntfriends]

Thanks!

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

💚

[@bokehblind]

Subscribing because you used Celsius haha thank you!!!

[@plntfriends]

Metric is the way! Glad you are here and thank you!

[@diolinamoreiradasilva7937]

Poxa põe tradutor no vídeo pra n9s brasileiros 😢

[@ThatanOmega]

spider mite delicacy

[@plntfriends]

Unfortunately this is true for many houseplants. 😭

[@sdqsdq6274]

plants that taste good will always have pest , lol

[@deias.721]

Well you just saved me from making this purchase😂

[@plntfriends]

@deias.721 get oneeee

[@imsleepy96]

​@@deias.721I've had one inside for a whole 2 years, bigger than the one in the video, 6 leaves and I've yet to see spider mites on it....on my lemon tree pot, that's a different story lol

[@CozyGirlLon11]

Is it ok to leave outside in shade ?

[@plntfriends]

Yes! If your temperatures are within its range.

[@OhSidney]

[@vincepiercey8807]

Enough with a bag.

[@plntfriends]

Ok bro

[@zachx3877]

Drink some water. I can’t stand that cotton mouth sound

[@plntfriends]

Hope you have a great day, thanks for taking the time to comment!