Mastering Alocasia Care - Tips and Tricks

[@yvetteboonecreates]

All I can say is WOW!!! Your plants are gorgeous!! I'm glad to hear you talk about the realities of plant care and matching the plant's care with your willingness to do certain things and what you dislike (floor cleanup). That makes caring for plants much more realistic...and in reality...more fun. It feels less obligatory. Loving the long form video BTW. Thanks for sharing your collection.

[@leafydiva]

Thank you so much for all those kind words! I really appreciate it. Actually, I'm probably going to steal some of them for my bio because I've had trouble putting my approach to plant care in the right words. 🤣 Thanks again! 💚💚💚

[@nessyellis5113]

Morning gorgeous! I have fallen in love with you for just one sentence....I shouldn't get more Alocasias as I don't have enough space 😂 fab! I need your advice badly! Two days ago for my birthday I got Polly and I LOVE them, beautiful leave plants, but I previously successfully killed some of them😢 so I need all the advice I could get.

[@lindseybannon1843]

I love how real and low maintenance you get! This is what I need!

[@leafydiva]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. 💚💚💚💚

[@Meskarune]

I also grow my alocasias in self watering pots with very chunky mix of leca, perlite, vermiculite, seramis, pumice, orchid bark and peat moss. They do well like this.

[@babs1076]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Alocasia is one genus I’ve struggled with, and I’ve never believed the one in, one out theory. Your care videos are very helpful, I appreciate you!

[@sarcasticshoe]

I really appreciate how you organized your video. I felt like you were just having a convo with me. ❤️❤️❤️ I'm so glad that I found your KZbin channel

[@PhoenixFyreRising]

I do use beneficial bugs specifically for spider mites monthly as a preventative in the summer since I live in FL and so far I never had a spider mite problem an I have 18 different Alocasias. For me, it works. The other parts of seasons I just wipe down my leaves when I water all of my plants. Love your information on Alocasias.

[@YogawithAliBeale]

This is my first time of your channel. I have a black velvet and it's flowering. You are just such a beautiful human and a wealth of knowledge. I absolutely love your personality and how you interact with your plants. 💗

[@LoveJerbear]

Thank you for talking about the different alocasia needs. Love how in tune you are with your plants and know their behaviors and preferences.

[@leafydiva]

You are so welcome!

[@domanz1]

It is so simple. I will try your dusting method. It sounds quite reasonable. And I also hate those sticky sprays. Your alocasias are gorgeous by the way.

[@loriguercio4374]

Wow 🤩 your plants ARE BEAUTIFUL!! Thank u for sharing your knowledge!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Binnie_303]

Thank you for confirming my suspicion that my Alocasia Tiny Dancer losing a leaf after growing another one was not normal! I didn’t think it was either! All I could think was “how will my plant ever get any bigger or make any progress if that’s the case?”. Turns out she is root bound and has roots coming out the bottom of the pot! I’m hoping this is the reason why she’s unhappy because otherwise I’m stumped. She has 12 hours of bright indirect light and high humidity with constant air flow. This video cleared up so much!

[@JoseGarcia-oc7dj]

So happy you are doing long-form videos! You come across very low-key which is great!

[@dianed4526]

You are adorable! Love your real approach to plant care. As low key as you are, it’s obvious that you really know what you’re talking about. Thank you so much for this video!

[@psycheready6958]

Love that tip about the feather duster! I've had lots of run-ins with bugs and tried all the sprays, but what I've decided is that the most important thing is mechanical removal. I like to spray my plants with the shower hose, to get all the buggies off. I have found that is way more effective than any pesticide...and WAY less work! But I love the feather duster because that means I wouldn't have to even move my plants! ha ha...getting one today

[@missperry9539]

Really happy to run across this video. I picked up a variegated “Lucifer” from Home Depot last week. There were 3 plants in it, HUGE pot. Two are variegated, one of those has reverted but the smallest is all variegated. I’m not a huge Alocasia person and just have a silver dragon that I’ve been battling with. I put the two variegated plants in semi hydro so I’m glad to see you approve. But not before harvesting the 10 corms in the pot:)

[@mschumacher73]

I'm just starting to get into Alocasias and yours rule!

[@lorenalittlejohn7379]

New plant mommy here!! I can’t get enough of your Alocasias and monsteras 🤭 you’re the reason I bought an Adansonii and a deliciosa…now this vid is tempting me to get an Alocasia…I think the feather 🪶 duster and dusting it off like a maid in a novela sold me 😂🤭 Anyway great content and new subby ❤

[@Winnie-wq2og]

I am very curious about the feather duster, it seems like such a good tool! But wouldn't you have to clean it once in a while? And how would you go about cleaning it?

[@rattuscanis]

I was starting to struggle with what to do with some of my plants. They're doing ok but I still felt they weren't 100%. This video was absolutely amazing and I now know what I need to do to help them out! We have similar tastes in plants too! I would love to see more about the different types of alocasia that you have too but I'm looking forward to the different projects you have planned!

[@dianeschroeder5882]

You really are a Leafy Diva! Well done! So inspirational. Thank you! ❤

[@dianecaruthers966]

Wow, you must really have a green thumb! I'm just getting back into some house plants. So I really appreciate the information you give. Thank you! 😊

[@louisedreisig6166]

I'm torn between hoping my Alocasias will grow as big as yours and worrying about where I'll put them if they do! 😍😂 I'm in the process of transferring all of mine to self-watering pots, some in pon and some in soil, and they do seem to love it!

[@safuwanfauzi5014]

used rice husk, + perlite + peat moss + pumice, you can mixed peat moss and coco peat, trust me all alocasia species love it, i have 50 species of alocasia, included caladium and colocasia.

[@k69161]

I will try the feather dusting tip. Thanks

[@mistert2421]

it works

[@Plantlady-bf6cq]

Stunning plants!

[@mistert2421]

FEATHER DUSTING!!!....WORKS GREAT!......i've tried all sorts of potions, lotions only to "WORK" the plant over to the point of death. this is a great tip, thanks for sharing🤗

[@leafydiva]

I’m so glad it’s working for you! ☺️

[@morgangroothand7613]

I love your content so much and I am excited you created a KZbin!! Your videos aren’t full of annoying fluff, cleanly edited and your collections is amazing. I would love to recommend you doing a video talking about how you propagate your cuttings, if you do. I would also love a video on what plants thrive in lechuza pon vs which are best in a soil medium I would love a video on your care tips for your different anthuriums, like you did with this Alocasia video ! Have a great week ❤

[@leafydiva]

Thank you so much for the kinds words. Those a great video ideas. I can definitely do a video about which plants i recommend Pon for and which ones I believe do better in soil! 😊

[@gracejenkins5148]

I'm so glad I found you on YT! Can you do a video about your semi hydro systems and pon?

[@EverythingPlants]

This is one of the better alocasia care videos on KZbin! Great job

[@leafydiva]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@bizznert]

Would you please do a video about caring for Alocascia Zebrina? Also, share your opinion of using moss poles and climbing post in order to obtain the maximum leaf size .

[@mgf2581]

Not sure if you mentioned your location, but I know Alocasias are tropical. I live in LA where its very dry and hot desert climate. My Alocasias have 1-4 leaves at the most, and the leaves don't grow very much. I watch a lot of plant content but most people don't mention their location so i'm wondering if you think it makes a difference where your are located. I love your videos!

[@ildikojones7073]

So glad you’ve decided to make a longer video! Thank you! Very informative.

[@leafydiva]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants lovely collection beautiful

[@catherinecute8293]

Holy Smokes! Your plants are gorgeous! Thanks for the information on alocasia care.

[@moi2995]

I’m so happy I was recommended your channel. I just can’t relate to lots of these plant channels. They feel a little snobby and too curated. Their process it complicated. Just not me. I’m a novice. Your personality is wonderful. I love the simplicity of your suggestions and your esthetic is lovely.

[@MsNipri]

Your Alocasia Collection is gorgeous ❤

[@kimlebiavant5433]

Fantastic alocacia care video, super helpful too see how u handle issues that come up like slow growth , yellow leaves. ) . Thanks so much!

[@rosemariecabrera4139]

Feather duster..... 😎Brilliant!

[@zenmamalove]

OMG I'm so happy I'm stubbked upon you! You ROCK! THANKS for keeping it real and low key!

[@caterpillarnana]

I like your feather duster idea. Plants I can still lift I carry to the shower and stroke each leaf as I shower them. I take a wash cloth to my big plants, but if a feather duster works for you, Hallelujah! My poor old back thanks you for the tip. God bless you.

[@romyborraify]

Wow, I love your plants!! Beautiful 😍

[@leafydiva]

Thanks so much 😊

[@rosegriffis2129]

Wow what a great great video on alocasia thank you so much

[@neesyg.3294]

How in the world have I never seen your channel!!! I love your energy and your plants are just magnificent! So pretty and healthy and I also love your hair lol Started following on IG as well your going to love the dragons breath its one of my favs for sure it grows super fast and the leaves size up so nicely as it matures. Have a wonderful day!!!❤❤😊

[@rachelkrug6761]

I just got a silver dragon and your video is so helpful ❤

[@christyvanderheyden]

Thanks for some great tips and inspiring to see an amazing collection 🙏

[@LadyDragon11135]

Hey I've seen you on instagram! Good thing you got recommended to me here as well

[@kimrickards83]

It’s the bam, bam, bam, bam, bam for me! I am so excited to see my babies grow after stumbling on this video ❤

[@karenf14]

As a new plant owner I really appreciate all your valuable information. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@allie2121]

So jealous of your lighting !!! I am growing my alocasia collection. I just splurged and got an albo odora - so many corms, lets hope they are variegated lol!!

[@jeanbarraza5433]

I wish I was your friend and could look at your whole collection 😊😊

[@PaintedHorsey]

I thought you did a great job of collecting your thoughts, and I’m feeling inspired!

[@TropicalGardeningCyprus]

I love your alocasia collection very much. They're so beautiful am a bit jealous. My collection is not so bright, but I can grow it outdoors. Growing them outdoors is a different thing all together. Only hardy species, all giants and countless offshoots every year to trade with other hobbyists..

[@CogniVerseHub]

you have the most beautiful home, you plants are incredible, you take great care of them!

[@EasyLittlePlants]

Thank you for this amazing advice! So tired of all the "Oh, this plant is supposed to drop leaves" stuff I see online. I feel like healthy leaf dropping is only really a thing for outdoor plants, or plants that can be propagated by leaves and are trying to spread (burro's tail). Totally subscribing!

[@lubybel3221]

I've just bought a small Alocasi Bambino... the Leaf pattern did it for me ... thank you for your video it is going to help my keep my new plant healthy...

[@xXxXxCGPBxXxXx]

Your plants are amazing! A testimony to your knowledge and care. I’m just starting with Alocasia’s … on a side note are you by chance in Canada? I noticed your potting soil bag in the early part and I thought you might be in Canada. 💞

[@yummyLima]

Thank you for this video. Very easy steps. I got our first Alocasia today. Got a Alocasia wentii AKA Hardy Elephant ears. :) I'm super excited

[@leafydiva]

Wonderful! Good luck!

[@madhumitanag3357]

I just loveeeee your alocasias, they are divas!!

[@SirMopy]

damn i love the video and your energy! beautiful plants and even for me as an avid alocasia owner i learned new things! thank you! warmest regards from germany! 😊

[@catherineh8606]

MINDBLOWN! A duster for spider mites?! Definitely doing this! Your plants are gorgeous!

[@BinuralOdyssey]

Wouldn't that just spread them all over the place? I had spider mites once on a syngonium I bought locally from a private seller. I took it outside, hosed it off two days in a row, and haven't had any since.

[@madelaine3209]

I’m back, so happy I found your video. I’ll probably watch it over and over because it is so informative and I admire all your plants and I want mine to be like yours. Love, love, love your video. The plant site you referred me to is great and the prices are very reasonable. Thank you!!!!

[@병동2064호]

The duster looks so fluffy and your hand movement is so satisfying... I want to be dusted too

[@anitaprice4401]

Brilliant! Great tips. Beautiful collection. Thank you.❤

[@leafydiva]

Thanks for watching!

[@dkf819]

EXCELLENT VIDEO, THANK YOU!

[@wishingonthemoon1]

A feather duster is a brilliant idea! Wow!

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

Wow beautiful Plants ^^ Like it My friend, thank you for good sharing

[@leafydiva]

Thanks for visiting

[@jude1515]

Beautiful plants. I bought one a few weeks ago.

[@lesdodds6491]

Love your plant collection and display. Fantastic room👌

[@cydneyd4158]

OMG! I love your videos. Thank you so much for them

[@DaughterOfZi0n]

Wow so just the feather duster for mites, thats crazy!!! I'm about to buy one now. Im starting my alocacia obsession so im thankful for this. Say, can you share what youve done in the past if you find an infestation? Blessings!

[@JoJoJohnston]

Thank you, LOVE YOU!

[@elizabethdianneb6]

😍😍 So happy I found your channel! Love your vibe! I immediately hit subscribe.

[@leafydiva]

Thank you and welcome!!! 🤗

[@mikeg1211]

I really enjoyed your video 😂 and collection of plants! Great tips also! Im going to try the duster because I am new to the plant game (a month or so ) and i already have 51 plants 😅 and i am terrified to get spider mites / meal bugs!! Im constantly checking all my plants , especially the Alocasia’s ; 3 polly and 1 big elephant ear .

[@vickiebell1833]

Thanks. I’ll try dusting the leafs. I haven’t really looked for the pest, but it’s on tomorrow. 😘👍

First video I'm watching of yours and I absolutely love you! (and your gorgeous plants!) You seem to be no-nonsense and really funny (and of course, informational!). Thank you for the tips, I'll know what to do with my new Silver Dragon :D

[@tracywalker5431]

WOWSER! I can only hope & pray that my baby Alocasias grow up to be half the stunning plants you have. Thank you for all the great information. Especially, about the fertilizer you use & that you use it for every watering 1/3 strength. Because I heard they were big eaters.

[@cmduis]

I just wanted to say that I got most of my alocasia in pon because of you and they are finally THRIVING!! I have been able to buy some wishlist plants and even some variegated ones because of your advise, so THANK YOU!!

[@leafydiva]

Wow, I’m so happy to hear that! It’s such a great feeling confidently buying wishlist plants and knowing they have an excellent chance of survival. Happy growing! ☺️🫶

[@pamelahaxton647]

Excellent video. Answered all my questions, covered everything. And... you are a delightful hostess. Love your gorgeous plants, by the way.

[@caroljohnson2238]

Just started with Alocasia. Thank you for the Great Advice ❤

[@sylviar549]

These are great tips! I have acquired a dying alocasia and it needs some serious help. I don't want to do trial and error to see what works. You have some great advice and really prove it with your beautiful plants!

[@MrWhitney4e]

OMG, the duster idea is genius!! How come I never thought of that?!! Thank you! I'm glad that I watched it through the end of this video :) I saw a tiny baby Silver Dragon at a garden center. I was hesitant as the silver color was rather dull but after seeing your well grown plant, I think I want to go back and get one. Well, if there's any left by the time I got back to the store.

[@JupiterN624]

Ok, your plants look better than anyone’s plants!! They are goals! Just subscribed, and I will recommend your content to everyone! I’m about to transfer a few of mine to pon.

[@leafydiva]

Thank you so much! ☺️💚

[@723snoopy]

Your plants are beautiful!!

[@ReeRuns]

Those look insane lol holy cow! I'm blown away, and really hope I can help my alocasias to be that happy! Definitely going to try the duster as it's much less labor intensive than my current de-pesting process. Incredible

[@jerseypecanpeach5469]

Thank you, and I love your energy!

[@leafydiva]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 😊

[@AleahWaldner]

Do alocasias need a lot of humidity? Beautiful plants!!! Thank you for making this video

[@ThatsSoBeba]

Also to grow croms stratum is where it’s at! I’ve never lost a crom in stratum, def worth it for growing them. Not sure as they get older but I know I have Mid size anthuriums in stratum and they are doing great

[@peggyhofmann9187]

Thank you for all the good tips! Subscribed.

[@patsimmons3123]

Your plants 🪴 are gorgeous 👏🏾✅

[@silviap4478]

This video is older, but I use beneficial mites and I am very happy with them. I used them as a preventive and I have a big collection of Calatheas, Alocasias and Anthuriums, now ongoing three years. I never ever had a spider mite problem. I had the occasional thrip, but they never did more than a few silver lines on the leaves and then they were gone again. So yeah, I buy the satchels every 8 weeks and I am super happy with them

[@DaisyBorrero-ps4xh]

Beautiful plants and you have a great personality.

[@plant-logic]

I enjoyed the duster segment, haha. Awesome personality! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos

[@AraceliChavez-n5w]

So happy to start following you…you are wonderful! And your plants are to die for, luv luv luv ❤️

[@janice4512]

Thank you for this video! I'm always having issues with my alocasia, but I keep trying. I hope what I learned from you helps me do better. 😊

[@leafydiva]

You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@andyx6827]

Thanks for this video! Your plants look awesome :) I also agree that alocasia do NOT drop leaves - unless there's something wrong with them. Greetings from Germany ❤

[@Cakey-K]

I love this channel so much❤

[@leafydiva]

Thank you! 🥹

[@whiteboxandwhat]

I love your video!! Thanks for the helpful advise.. as a newbie in alocasia, i now found the reasons why my alocasia isnt happy. Your repotting seems a game changer for me. Wish me luck 🙏

[@stephaniecervantes3216]

😍 your collection is amazing! I wanted to incorporate more alocasia into my collection and this information helped me tremendously!

[@donnettadaniels7926]

Great informative full length video !

[@leafydiva]

Thank you! 😊

[@flatcreek4665]

I bought my first Alocasia today (Dragon Scale). Hopped on KZbin to get some care tips and clicked on you. So glad I did. Great video! I subscribed. Will start binging your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@lluciae]

Giiirrrl! Your room full of plants is like goals ! Thanks for the video