My smol alocasia collection 🥹 reigniting my love of this genus!

[@nefertitisroyalsoapery]

I need an alocasia repot video Alice! Like a follow up or part 2 to this one pleaseee. I love alocasias. I had soo many in the past 8 months of plant collecting but now I am down to a black velvet, a silver dragon, and a bisma growing in straight water from soil. I really want to grow my alocasia collection this summer

[@AlysiaTribeca]

I find corm propagation so delightful too! I got a baggie from a friend before that had 20+ corms in it of all kinds of Alocasia and it was so much fun watching them sprout and guessing which plants they would end up being

[@lukki7ster]

Im in a fb alocasia groupnm and Cuprea is totally popular still. I actually just bought one last month and im in love!! It cane with one corm and one that sprouted and had one leaf so my cabinet is full of shiney purple cuprea goodness lol. I was never an alocasia fan but i love the 3 i now have

[@islein]

I feel like growing them from corm is the smartest thing! My jacklyn grew from a corm to giving me a leaf the length from my elbow to my fingertips in just over a year. 20-40% humidity and in pon^^

[@earlbarcelo]

I love that you and Sherman have the same video esp I have been in my alocasia journey as well 😅. Lovely collection as always and now I have added more on my wishlist! Btw hold off on buying variegated alocasia as I think they will become so cheap this coming year. I am from asia (Philippines) and I got a variegated black velvet (that di3d) and a variegated bambino for about 4 USD, they are making TC of them like crazy. I am not gonna be surprised if they sell in garden centers soon.

[@MaryWang-f5p]

Hi there! I think that the reason why your Frydek has not been growing as much is probably because of all the green algae around it. I believe that the green algae is slowly blocking out all of the oxygen from getting into your substrate. Therefore slowly suffocating your plant. Once you clean the pon and the vessel is clear again, it should grow more leaves. Also I’d suggest less light to help it get back more green into the leaves. I have a variegated Frydek about the same size as yours and it has 7 leaves. Good luck!

[@gingercaudill7219]

Girl!! Your alocasia collection is amazing 😻!! I’m a sucker for the silver dragon and the cuprea! Thanks so much for sharing your collection so beautifully arranged!! I’m now putting that sandersinia, excuse the spelling, on my wishlist! Have a great day

[@erikm8372]

I’d say the natural texture of the 'Mello' leaf is why that white powdery residue shows up… nooks & crannies. The powder might actually just be the dried peppermint oil, I think you said? Usually to get stuff off like that, I’ll just use plain rubbing alcohol (or slightly diluted); if you buy 75% isopropyl, it’s already diluted plenty… but you can of course dilute it more. If you are scared (don’t be), just don’t put it in bright light right after. Another good solution for wiping the leaves of plants (even textured ones) is the unscented, "natural" baby wipes. Or any kind of "natural", perfume-free wipe… it almost doubled as a leaf shine! For some reason, I’ve used it on everything and it really helps to leave shimmer and get clean without causing any problems. I figure if it’s unscented and it’s marketed for babies then plants should be OK.

[@karenmyers9146]

I love alocasia’s and have several. I was lucky enough to find a Scalprum. I have 2 cupra in self watering pots in soil and they are doing so good.

[@t.k.-s.4212]

I am so happy that I found your channel. Will there be an Anthurium collection video?/whole plant collection video? Kind regards

[@sarahg2665]

I also had a variegated frydek go all white and die on me. I put the corm in some moss hoping it might come back but it’s been a couple months with no new growth so I don’t have high hopes. For now I’m focusing on saving up for a pink var black velvet which is my ultimate wishlist plant. I’m starting to see the very small ones come down in price from $600+ to $200-300 which is way more than I’m typically comfortable with but I just can’t wait any longer lol. I’ve also seen some TC’s for about $150. I’d also love to get my hands on a minty pink cuprea and an albo maharani but those are still pretty rare and way out of my price range.

[@deniseakagvtspender5885]

I enjoyed this video and the stories that came along with it. Thanks for sharing.😊

[@vibe3339]

My Jacklin died so fast, too. But I grew it in soil and I had the luck to save a good piece of the stem. After I put that in leca it recovers and now I have a Baby-Jacky. XD A glass of leca with a lil bit of water in my terrarium are THAT save recipe for all my trouble alos.

[@jayplantman]

Mine has been living in soil just fine for some reason. It is quite inorganic, though. Maybe it needs the extra air.

[@carolinebaines8735]

I've killed so many alocasia trying to move them to PON. Now, when I bring in a new alocasia I'll plant it in a heavy TFF/Aroid soil mix in no drainage with a lecca layer. When I get corms, I grow them in PON or fluval and those seedlings go into PON. This method has been working better for me. I've lost a lot less alocasia this way.

[@carolstuff]

Nice small alocasia collection. Thanks for sharing!

[@Jadelifestyleplantenthusiast]

I saw you with Charmaine vlog. New subscribers this week😊

[@angeliamccutcheon5107]

What do you do with alocasia blooms? Leave, or remove?

[@elwhite1017]

the varigated Frydek leaves may be light dependant, more light = more white, maybe

[@markgenie1958]

Are you finding it easier to control your pest problems with predatory mites?

[@lisaanglim9588]

I’m wondering what the orcheata does for the pon?

[@butterbeanpastry]

I need to get some more Cupreas so there is always a new little weirdo popping up! They're a favorite as well! 💜💚👾

[@susiesmith2543]

My cuprea has 6 leaves. I want more. But it's half your size

[@aplantprocess]

Your boyfriend supporting you on socials and having to see all the planty things is so sweet.

[@youdontevengrowhere]

It really is 😔😭

[@jayplantman]

I believe alocasias flower in pairs to increase the likelyhood that they won't go extinct. If theres two flowers, the older inflorescence can be pollinated by the newer one.

[@hnelson5609]

Are alocasias pest magnets or is it just me? I accidentally discovered i could keep mine alive and well in a self watering pot. I have to check DAILY for pests. Would like to get more but have other life events that need ongoing attention also!

[@Walaabinthassan]

Enjoyed as usual ❤

[@natashaoreilly7072]

My Watsoniana is a B too 🙃

[@markgenie1958]

Did you get mealy bugs while in pon?

[@shainaray09]

I want a Melo too!

[@MsNipri]

Great video ❤

[@Palmguy222]

I grow all my Alocasia in homemade aroid mix and never have had root rot.

[@sherrykumar2883]

Thank you for sharing your alocasia collection and care! Was your scalprum always dark? I purchased a couple of starters a few Months back and they are green with a some purple on the back. I’ve been moving them around to different lighting to see if that would help but it hasn’t. My hope now is that it simply comes with maturity 🤞 Also… I spray all of my plants with straight 70% alcohol (even my velvety plants) to kill random pest when I see them and keep the plants out of direct light for a bit. I’ve not had any problems whatsoever.

[@youdontevengrowhere]

Yes my scalprum was always dark but when I got it from a garden centre it was a small (but not baby) plant! Growing them from corm I noticed it does take a few leaves to start hardening off black. Also I mentioned the 99% not damaging the emergent leaf because the same spray would absolutely destroy an emergent anthurium leaf but I usually have no issues on fully hardened leaves of any genus!

[@deadmotionkira]

Just won a scalprum var on an auction.

[@barbelgotz4402]

Die Blume habe ich noch nicht die würde ich mir auch holen Wenn ich sie sehe 😅

[@barbelgotz4402]

Die möchte ich auch haben mit die Spitze vorne😮

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

I got my first Alocasia poly from my son 2 mothers days ago and it has done super. I am growing 4 babies from it. This summer I found a small stingray and it has doubled in leaves already. Looking for a Jacklyn and a zebrina. Hoyas are my fav then philodendron so I don’t have a lot of room but love that last Alocasia you have. Spider mites go after my Calathea so they haven’t gotten at my Alocasia yet

[@kimr4741]

i love my Noblis and you dont see them around. so fun to grow! she is defiantly one of my tallest alocasia but absolutely a fav probably one i will get a back up of just to be on the safe side :)

[@bhagavatid.d.7619]

Sanderiana is also my favorite, good to know that it doesn't hold much leaves at once, was already a little worried that there is some issue with the roots since I also have it in soil mix. I just saw that it is pushing a new leaf so I assume that's not a issue when it is growing 🙏 Thank you for the nice video 🥰

[@aidensiessmayer5615]

For the frydek why don't you stack some moss in the gap and air layer it before cutting?

[@ThatGirlShelbyy]

The Sanderiana Nobilis at the end looks so cool! It's been on my list for a while too, I just haven't seen it for sale 🤣 It's such a fun looking plant!

[@ronjakh]

Happy Sunday! I’ve also got very few alocasia left now, used to have 18 different varieties vs 4 currently. Only the least dramatic ones have been allowed to stay, but discovering semi hydro a few years back was a game changer. so much easier to keep them happy in pon 😄 Also - finally getting a baby Wendlingeri this week because of you 💃🎉

[@youdontevengrowhere]

Yayyyy Ronnie I’m so excited for you to experience the wendli joy! And yeah after I add a few more alocasias this year I don’t plan on going back to my previous quantities either 😆

[@Wispwood]

Your previous alocasia collection video totally made me fall in love with this genus. They look so beautiful together! 🥰

[@joanneklaus9242]

I 💚💚💚 my Alocasias. It feels like yours is one channel that for sure influenced me.. You’d love the Dragons Breath, mine grows fast! My one Anthurium just got to sizing up & my cat nibbled the new leaf!🤦🏼‍♀️ I now will spray more often with a neem & essential oil mixture. Hoping it deters the nibbles!

[@lisaanglim9588]

Hello Alice. Charmaine had just uploaded her Alocasia collection. Are you too competing? Good morning to you !

[@youdontevengrowhere]

😂😂😂 Good morning Lisa!

[@ThatGirlShelbyy]

Alocasia are in my top 3 favourite types of plants! ❤ There's just so many unique & beautiful varieties!! I always love seeing everyones collections! 🥰 I have a couple of new varieties coming to me in the next week!! I can't wait 😝

[@youdontevengrowhere]

Ohhh what are you getting?!

[@ThatGirlShelbyy]

@@youdontevengrowhere a few of my wish list ones!! ❤️ Black Velvet (I had one arrive rotted to me back in the fall from a different shop, so I'm trying again), Melo, Maharani, Macrorhizza "Camouflage" , & a Golden Bone!! I have no self control, so there are also a few different wishlist Philodendrons in there too 😂

[@youdontevengrowhere]

I died at “I have no self control” 🤣

[@ThatGirlShelbyy]

@@youdontevengrowhere it's extra funny because it's true LOL The adhd impulse buying is wayyyy too real 🤭🤭

[@Yoliplanting]

I have some alocasias they are babies though but I am really enjoying them. They are all in pon. The scalprum I have to seen here and I love it so much💚🌸

[@shanellemcgowan3070]

I was thinking about how much I miss my alocasias and this inspired me to get into them again 🫶🏼👏🏼

[@barbelgotz4402]

Die Blume habe ich noch nicht die Spitze

[@andylise08]

Alocasias are on my fussy plant list so I don't own any.

[@path_of_sol]

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