How To Repot And Care For Alocasia 'Black Velvet' | Balconia Garden

[@SecondHandPoet1]

I love how disappointed, and yet accepting, you are of your actions: "I only went out to buy some bread." Really made me laugh out loud.

[@balconiagarden]

😂😂😂 I've overcome the shame spiral

[@SecondHandPoet1]

Brilliant video, and it's lovely to meet the newest addition to your flowery family.

[@balconiagarden]

Thank you, Neil 😊 the fam just keeps getting bigger 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@CheerieTM]

My alocasia black velvets which I ordered online arrive today. I will repot them tomorrow. Can't wait until they grow bigger.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Cheerie, hope they are delivered safety 😀 enjoy their beauty!

[@remysgarden2769]

Wow beautiful plant

[@balconiagarden]

Isn't it just! 😍

[@insfieldtrip]

Such a luxurious and plush looking plant!

[@balconiagarden]

Isn't it gorgeous! 🤩💚

[@jocelyndelarachavez8118]

Hi! I recently bought an Alocasia! I want to save it. When I bought it, it was dying only one leaf seems to be doing really well! How should I go about trying to keep it alive ? What does it mean if it’s leave are yellow/shrinking & brown. Not sure how to explain. But I would definitely appreciate some help to revive this beautiful plant back to life! Thank you!

[@balconiagarden]

Hey Jocelyn, too low humidity, direct sunlight, too much watering all contribute to leaves that yellow or brown. I'd check these out first and if you're giving your Alocasia what it likes, then the problem could be to do with the soil or roots. Make sure the soil is loose and free draining so the roots don't suffocate. And check the roots are looking healthy, no mushy ones or mould around. But if you have one good leaf and healthy roots there's definitely hope for your Alocasia! :)

[@jocelyndelarachavez8118]

@@balconiagarden thank you for taking the time to respond! I appreciate it! 😊

[@gangawig]

I was very disappointed Balconia for you did not give us the soil preparation and what goes in there. This was the same plant for the first time I received and wanted to know how I should report the guy as the leaves were all brown! I'll look up for another video.

[@lilian7089]

Could you repot during growing season in June please?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Lilian you can repot in the growing season as well 🙂

[@katiuscamorales182]

Hello! Many thanks for the video!!! I bought a BV around one month ago hopefully she will be ok with me. Just a quick question... Can i mist the leaves? Thanks again

[@balconiagarden]

Hey, you're welcome! I must say I find misting doesn't really do much in the long run. It's OK do do when you're cleaning the leaves but in my experience it doesnt do that much to increase humidity around the plant and it can lead to other problems like fungus or mould. Hope that helps 🙏

[@katiuscamorales182]

@@balconiagarden many thanks for your advice!! Hope to see more videos of houseplants and plants in general :) I really like the format of your videos. Have a lovely day 🌻

[@colinp8988]

my grocery store sells plants...I now have 80 plants...lol

[@balconiagarden]

😂😂 it happens 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Embodiedflor]

I just got one a few months ago and I’m thinking of moving her to the bathroom . She’s not dying just not thriving . The stems are a little limp the ends of the leaves are crispy . I’m just worried about the change in temperature in the bathroom . I take hot showers so it gets pretty warm in there and then it cools back off when I open the door . I’m also wondering about where in there to put it . I have a window but it’s actually in the shower so I’m worried it might get too wet there .

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Flor, I would give the bathroom a try, I have similar houseplants in the bathroom and they love the humidity from the shower even though it also eventually drops like in your situation. I wouldn't put it in the shower, I think the soil would become too wet and the BVs are prone to root rot so you might run the risk. They can tolerate moderately lower light levels so maybe try placing it near to the window in your shower but not in the shower. Good luck! 👍 🙂

[@ShootingStarfromTheMoreYouKnow]

I tell myself the same thing: "Oh! I'm only going out for the essentials." It is never just the essentials.

[@balconiagarden]

😂😂 it's a slippery slope 😦

[@jhayS808]

I cnt get my alocasia bv to produce more leaves,,, i dnt know what im doing wrong 😢

[@balconiagarden]

Hello, Alocasia plants are famous for growing very slowly so you're most likely not doing anything wrong! I would just keep following the care tips and have patience (although I know how hard that can be!) 😊💕

[@nataliehadfield5418]

Hi! My black velvet is growing really well and quite tall now (about 30cm) however because of the height she tends to fall over to one side rather than stand up straight. is there anything i can do to combat this or do i just need to put bamboo sticks in? or more soil? ☺️ this video is super helpful thank you!!

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Natalie, sounds like you have a tall and beautiful plant! I wouldn't add more soil, staking is the best option and keep rotating 😀 the leaves will always make the plant top heavy but you can try placing your plant nearer to the light source so it doesn't lean and won't need to stretch its stem. Good luck 👍

[@nataliehadfield5418]

@@balconiagarden Thank you so much for your help!!! ❤️ Love your videos ❤️❤️

[@betseyg824]

Is this plant good for cold climate( hill station )

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Betsey, Black Velvets need high humidity and between 15 to 27 degree C temps to survive. As an indoor plant they grow well but for a cold climate I wouldn't grow them outside.

[@MaryHernandez-5909]

Can you please translate centimeters to inches??? Thank you 😊

[@balconiagarden]

1 inch = 2.5cm roughly 🙂

[@Angelwrites]

I always end up buying plants when I originally go out just to buy food 😂 thanks for sharing!

[@balconiagarden]

😂🙈 you're welcome, Angel!

[@itsdude9866]

My alocasia plant is drying leaves one by one! How can I save my plant? Plz help me

[@balconiagarden]

Hi, I would check the roots first for root rot and the plant for pests or diseases. If they're fine, have a look at the soil make sure its free draining and no beasties in there. Check on the humidity as well where your plant is, their leaves love those high humidity percentages!

[@G3brenda]

I just ran in to buy mascara and came out with a black velvet alocasia too LOL

[@balconiagarden]

😂😂😂

[@annetted5794]

Found a black velvet in Trader Joe's...hope it survives me. (So pretty)

[@balconiagarden]

😂 you have the power!