Mastering Alocasia Care - Tips and Tricks

Looking to learn more about the art of caring for your Alocasia plants? In this video, you'll learn tips and tricks that have worked for keeping my Alocasias healthy and thriving, from soil to watering and more.
I also give a casual tour of my Alocasia collection. Whether you're a seasoned plant parent or just starting out, this video is a must-watch for anyone looking to learn more about how I care for my Alocasias. So sit back, relax, and enjoy! 😊
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[@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! 💚💚💚

[@lindseybannon1843]

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

[@leafydiva]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. 💚💚💚💚

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@user-lc5zk3vs9e]

First time seeing your channel...And I AM SO GLAD I DID!!!! I am a new plant mommy and love my babies but I am still trying to figure them out...especially living here in Arizona. I have a Monstera Deliciosa (right?) anyway, I have slowly introduced it to the sun...Which oddly she doesn't like. It seems she likes cooler temperatures...but not the sun...I still haven't figured that out. Anyway, I will be watching more of your channels, because when I grow up, I want to have a house full just like you...(I'm 62!) 🙂

[@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!

[@rosegriffis2129]

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

[@JoseGarcia-oc7dj]

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

[@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:)

[@aarynrose]

Love your vid! Just wanted raise my hand 🙋‍♀️ as a person who after a spider mite outbreak on my alocasias used beneficial bugs that eradicated the problem in days and I’ve never had any issues since then in my 200+ plant collection. They’re all I trust for pest management now. I never use ladybugs though, as there’s some ecological issues with using them many places, and yep - they fly away. But predatory mites and lacewing - they are winners! 🏆

[@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!

[@caroljohnson2238]

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

[@zenmamalove]

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

[@ainaaina4505]

I’m in LOVEEE, listening to you and your plant care makes my day! Such beautiful plants!!💖

[@CogniVerseHub]

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

[@cydneyd4158]

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

[@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

[@tamishamays8741]

Your plants are beautiful thank you for sharing your tips and advice for caring for them I am grateful ❤❤❤

[@pamelahaxton647]

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

[@catherinecute8293]

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

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants lovely collection beautiful

[@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!!!!

[@kimlebiavant5433]

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

[@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! 😊

[@ildikojones7073]

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

[@leafydiva]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@jerseypecanpeach5469]

Thank you, and I love your energy!

[@leafydiva]

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

[@mschumacher73]

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

[@connierackel3639]

BRAVO! Your plants are 🤩🤩🤩! I hope to have that one day.

[@anitaprice4401]

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

[@leafydiva]

Thanks for watching!

[@angelinaperez9088]

Thank you for this. Just got my first Alocasia Polly ♥️✨ Can’t wait to watch her grow.

[@stephaniecervantes3216]

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

[@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. 💗

[@lluciae]

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

[@angelabecerra4385]

I love your plants. They look amazing 🤩

[@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!!!❤❤😊

[@houseplantfein]

Love this. Thanks so much. I love alocasia, but struggle a lot. This is very helpful.

[@MsMoneyonMyMind]

I saw your collection/family and immediately subscribed! Gorgeous plants; absolutely stunning… Teach me your ways 😩

[@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

[@dkf819]

EXCELLENT VIDEO, THANK YOU!

[@lotsofpots.Rachael]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Thank you for the feather dusting tip. I love alocasia. I am excited to implement some of the tips you shared with my plants. Happy Tuesday to you! 😊

[@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 ❤

[@madhumitanag3357]

I just loveeeee your alocasias, they are divas!!

[@DizzyNickie]

Omg I just found you and am so happy I did! I love the pace of your video. Direct and to the point, plus you’re warm and friendly. New subscriber!🎉

[@kingmj6339]

Love your plant collection and this knowledge 🫶🏽🪴🌱

[@rebatsu]

Ooo I love that feather duster. Need to go buy one. thank you for the tip

[@723snoopy]

Your plants are beautiful!!

[@tk6916]

I will try the feather dusting tip. Thanks

[@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.

[@iwishihadmoreplants]

Ahh you are so enchanting 😍 absolutely looove your alocasias! I'm still trying to figure out mine, but I'm also starting to notice the different requirements for each of them, so your video is really useful 😊 and I love the tip about duster! Thank you for sharing 💖✨🪴

[@EverythingPlants]

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

[@leafydiva]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@kitclark6987]

So happy to have found your channel! Delightful and educational, and your home is absolutely gorgeous!! Excited to watch more

[@leafydiva]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@officialgothicbarbie]

i just got an alocasia polly and youve got me excited!

[@toupefranklin9873]

Great info I can use. I need my love of alocasia to overcome my fear of dust mites!

[@thenoodlestwo]

Lovely Alocasias. I always struggle with Alocasia and thanks for sharing some important tips. I'll start using my duster .. ☺

[@KDeshine]

beautiful plants thank you

[@MzEbony_Luvz]

Sooooooooi informative, I saw a few I wanted to rescue and figured let me get some info about the plant first.

[@jadeite828]

Amazing!! I love your videos, can’t wait to see your new house tour video

[@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!

[@bayareadoghouse]

Keeping it real! Love this video.

[@ietekoeke]

Just spot on!

[@jangjiแจงจิ]

Great video! Your plants are gorgeous!!

[@rosemariecabrera4139]

Feather duster..... 😎Brilliant!

[@plant-logic]

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

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@wishingonthemoon1]

A feather duster is a brilliant idea! Wow!

[@JJSon-co1fn]

Your plants are beautiful 😍😍😍

[@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 🙏

[@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! 😊

[@user-re9zn5ow6r]

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

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

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

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

[@leafydiva]

Thanks for visiting

[@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!

[@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! 😊

[@minglee4121]

Your alocasia collection is so nice. Just. Watched this first video. Great content. So far. 😊.

[@linfred3947]

Your plants are AWESOME!!!!!

[@leafydiva]

Thank you!!

[@jeanbarraza5433]

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

[@serenitygardenaviary]

Wow! Awesome video! Great information! 👍🏾

[@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

[@valiaudet3415]

They are the best I've ever seen, indoors

[@tammiwatkins7605]

5hank you for sharing your knowledge ❤

[@laurendao4467]

This was immensely helpful information! And I have actually already had great success with Alocasia and it's one of the genus I have the most of. I also have found they LOVE pon and they responded very well to fertilizer water in addition to the slow release already in the pon. I am jealous of your relative humidity! In Minnesota, my house is actually around 45% in the summer, but much lower in the winter. I love Jewel Alocasia for being able to be hardy during those dry winters! Thanks!

[@cynthiawinsser1469]

I Love your laugh…and your content.

[@donnettadaniels7926]

Great informative full length video !

[@leafydiva]

Thank you! 😊

[@MzRikapooh]

Wow!! Your plants are beautiful!! I just found your channel. Definitely subscribing. SN: love your hair.

[@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?

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@minzmiami]

Yess love this ❤

[@Laysplace23]

Thank you!

[@cheryll.g.6958]

New subscriber here! I love alocasia and appreciate all the tips!

[@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 ❤

[@LadyDragon11135]

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

[@ericaspradlin1421]

Wonderfully funny.😀