A Complete Alocasia Care Guide - My Alocasia Collection - Care Tips & Alocasia FAQ's

[@karenjones7770]

I just got a super cute Alocasia Maharani for pennies on the dollar. I was excited to have it but once home realized I needed to learn more about its care. I was very happy to run across your video, which provides so much information about these beautiful plants. I am looking forward my experience with this beautiful new plant. By the way, I am a new subscriber!

[@patrickkanne]

Index, enjoy: 0:00 excuses 😸 0:39 Hello & Intro 2:36 Plant Porn 10:08 Tips============= 10:09 Lighting (3 leave curse) 17:58 Watering 24:42 Humidity 29:12 Fertilizing 34:08 Pests 37:48 Wash your leaves 41:09 Dormancy 42:01 *ks#%whuu? 😹😹 43:45 Q&A ================ 44:20 1. Overwatering 45:44 2. Drying out soil 47:19 3. Rot, Pests, Draught - Oh My.. 47:52 4. Plastic or Terracotta 49:11 5. Bulbs, Propagation 49:40 Enter the Big Crow 52:07 6. Soil 53:12 7. Leggy vs Compact 54:02 8. Pruning 55:40 9. Pups (more propagation) 56:42 10. Which is harder to care for? 57:38 11. Why is my plant droopy? 59:46 12, Encourage growth without losing leaves 1:00:10 13. New leaf won't open 1:01:12 Wrapping up ============ 1:01:29 Kawaii 😸💖 1:02:53 Bonus Q: "You talk too much" 😹😹 1:03:00 Bonus A: ..😹😹😹🤜💖🤛

[@jessicastanford18]

Alocasia also have VERY vigorous root systems. Theyre very prolific and sensitive to not having room to grow out their roots. Mine need to be repotted frequently. Every single time my alocasia start to become root bound, they drop a leaf when a new one starts to emerge because they're trying to accommodate new growth with inadequate root space. Bigger pot = More leaves being able to be sustained basically. Also lighting and soil conditions as you said! Such a great video!

[@DamnSoul666]

Yes, that is my experience exactly with the pot size!

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Thanks love! Some great advice also. 🥰

[@endoneswa]

Thank you for summarizing it, video kinda way too long.

[@ReeRuns]

I. LOVE. ALOCASIAS. Your collection is incredible, and I value these tips so much ty! Very insightful advice, never thought about the stress leaning for light could put on them.

[@Robert_A_Keyboards4948]

Beautiful! I have a alocasia, however it likes to be watered and then dried out. If I water it too early it tends to drop a lower leaf. So I let it dry out and then water again. Yes I use a water meter.

[@leanawong6744]

Same.. I kept an amazónica at 2/3 on my water meter.. and it got root rot :( it’s in rehab now, and I’m terrified of overwatering my poly and my sarian 😭😭

[@soyonpak4270]

Thanks for churning out this very detailed care video. I hope you are feeling much better at this point. The tip about lighting from above to avoid droopy leaves was super helpful. I've recently started using grow lights for most of my plants and noticed that all my alocasias are growing new leaves! They are benefiting from the peripheral light from the grow light( which is focused directly at my aloes further away. The maharani is beautiful.

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Thank you Hun! I'm glad you liked it! 🥰

[@sierralavender6892]

I've been collecting plants since february and I have about 80 in my house at the moment. i have an alocasia on the way in the mail and figured I should definitely watch this video before getting it shipped lol. This is so useful, thank you so much!

[@yayak6799]

This video is looooooooooong. I’ve been watching it all day. But I can’t stop. I love it. Thank you for being so informative!

[@melcerra2375]

Thanks for taking the time to make this!

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Thank YOU for taking the time to watch Hun! 🥰

[@aviaja2008]

I am impressed that a mushroom wants to live in your plants. Mushrooms only grow in your pots if the best conditions for plants are present. ;) Your collections are also impressive, they are all stunning 💚 Thank you for sharing and take good care and stay safe.

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Thanks so much Hun! 🥰

[@taleandclawrock2606]

Thats not strictly true, speaking from a career in horticulture and nurseries. Mushrooms in mix can indicate too much organic matter and water staying too long in pots. Out in the ground, that is wonderful, as long as it is not a fungi species which causes root rot in plants, such as Phytophora. But in pots, firstly the soil might be too wet and cloggy, and then if it does dry out while full of myecellium, can become impervious to water, both of which can cause the death of your plants. In pots, repotting with soil draining better is recommended if mushrooms appear in pots. Its not unusual for a small mushroomto apring up out of the bark in a mix. If it is short lived and does not reappear, its not a problem. But if plant well established in pot,best check root ball for lots of myecellium ( fungal threads) and repot if needed. 😊

[@patrickkanne]

@@taleandclawrock2606 thank you.

[@jennykolbjornsen6805]

Hiiii! I'm a newbie from New York City!! I think you are a wonderful teacher! I learned A LOT from you so thank you! I subscribed immediately! I love the way you explain nothings. I realize this video is from 9 months ago! I love Alocasias! I also signed up for your alerts!!!

[@FlowPaigeRyan]

Thank you I was wondering what the white stuff was on my Tera cotta pots!!

[@alisonmitchell9178]

Hi Nicky, I've just found your video, and it's really informative thank you. Just to add, I've put mine in pon, hydroponic pumice and then you can put it in a wet tray or self watering pot. I wasn't sure how this would work, but it does! You can't use a water meter but the pumice stones hold the water and so it means that as long as there is water in the tray or pot you can leave it. Just remember that when the roots pop out the bottom you have to upsize the pot or the roots will be sitting in water. You also need to add feed to your water in the pot or tray. Thank you once again for the really great video! 😊

[@beanerschnitzel794]

3:53 you have got me soooooo motivated to collect learn names of the different alocasia. I went to the clearance rack in the pouring rain at Lowe’s. There was a soakin wet ee i bring it home i remove my t fr m the soakin wet pot put on grow lights trying to dry it out be gentle with it to repot so im examining the leaves which are all beat up torn well guess what? it’s a stingray im so thrilled, my question is does yours stem have lots of light green variegation? mines does and i can’t find the scientific name. Give me advice you’re so knowledgeable!!! Happy plant granny from roseville california here

[@PanPanics]

Just found this video! Thanks for all the helpful care advice!!! This is the first video of yours I have seen and I love your style! Definitely not too rambling

[@marieb3630]

All of my plants improved with rain water! Last winter I was able to keep by barrels in use all winter!

[@pranatharthiharaniyer7290]

Thank you for a simple & detailed description on Alocassisias.....

[@yvonneramos6380]

Hi Nicky, Thank You so much for this vital information about Alocascia's! I subscribed to you because there is so much info to go through. I am very grateful that you patiently covered so much so that we may have beautiful and healthy Alocasia like yourself! Thank You again! - Yvonne😃

[@joannedwards6002]

Thanks for such a great video!! It cleared up alot of questions I had.

[@beanerschnitzel794]

i’ve learned a lot. I got my first one today so i was searching for an educational video and you have answered all my questions thanks

[@chokethewoke746]

Wow, love the plants in the background.

[@zoraidarodriguez7995]

Yes you’re making perfect sense. Thanks for the tip.

[@maevandorpe6617]

Don't have any of these but enjoy all your video's. Feel better soon.

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Aww thank you love! 🥰

[@lisacole9577]

Thank you. I appreciate all your info.

[@flipfloppintexasgirl]

I'm going to have to watch it again and take notes!! Super duper great info!

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Lol thanks Hun! I know...it was a bit long. 😬

[@flipfloppintexasgirl]

@@PlantsPotsWhatNots I disagree! There are many who don't go into the level of detail I want. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of successes and failures so we don't have to lose plant babies we love!

[@plantsrforever4150]

I can do relate to this all my Alocasia have way more leaves then three!! Like 6 or 7 or more and doing great! I think it’s something to do with lighting or under watering or something bc I stay on top of mine and I give them great lighting and they never drop leaves when they put out a new one 💯👌🏻😍

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Lol yay! It's definitely possible but seems to be a general misconception.

[@plantsrforever4150]

Plants Pots & What-Nots agree!❤️

[@mollyrosenau6818]

Thank you so much for the Info.. I looked like 7 videos before you and no to much info..I love plants and I don't have any luck kipping alive the alocasias.. Thank for the explanation about the light make a scene and no body talk about that.. Thank you for all the information and definitely I will see you in Instagram 💚🌻

[@maximus1979007]

Hi , can u propagate a dragon scale from a propagated cutting or only from the mother? thank you

[@zlatamontgomery1593]

You Aloccasia - lives look so fresh and green

[@user-gd3oi2ue6k]

Great tips Nicki. I really enjoy your videos and found this one especially helpful.

[@markford7532]

very informative vid with just the right amount of waffle 😀 Looking forward to watching more of your stuff.👍

[@blackstar8620]

Excellent video. I'm in southern Ontario and thinking of taking the plunge with a dragon scale I wouldn't allow myself to purchase

[@rebeccaulmer9167]

My Alocasia silver dragon, regal shield, and lauterbachiana are thriving in my home and the ambient humidity is 32%. No 3 leaf curse here!

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

That's amazing! Great to hear. 🥰

[@BonsaiHomegardening]

nice

[@ZxNinaxZ]

Thank you for the info/guide, much appreciated in this Scandinavian fall. They’re not happy with the low light outside now haha🌱

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Lol I can imagine not. 😬

[@GreenManGrow7]

Your video is awesome. You made perfect sense. I have a new appreciation for the Alocasia plant.

[@SickBoiRENegade]

Best alocasia video ive seen!🥰 I just got a stingray about a month ago. After 2 weeks in shipping it finally arrived...covered in spider mites😖Lost one leaf but it survived💗Your silver dragon is stunning🤩All the jewel alocasias are on my wish list too.TY for all the great care info😘🌿💜 Speaking of Hannah... have u seen her cuprea!? Sooo beautiful❤🌱

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Awww thank you so so much!! I'm so sorry to hear about that Hun, I hope you contacted the seller to let them know? I have! It's beautiful! That's on my list too! I might get one next week. 🤞

[@SickBoiRENegade]

@@PlantsPotsWhatNots I did contact the seller. She was amazing. Offered a refund, Gave me 20%off my next order, and sent me a beautiful philo silver sword (critter free😂)... off to watch ur prop video 😘😘

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Aww that's so amazing to hear!! That's the type of customer service that keeps people coming back!! 👏👏👏

[@lovelight9164]

Ive always wanted a dragon scale too and the black velvet. They are gorgeous.

[@plantsinner5072]

Awwww hope you are feeling better! Wow...I just learned now that when I clean my leaves with the alcohol mixture stuff that I should leave it on there for a bit before wiping. Totally makes sense! Durrrrr.......

[@BonsaiHomegardening]

waw

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Lol some people leave it on to dry, but I feel like that can damage the leaves.

[@dizzylizzy7582]

I keep killing Alocasia Black Velvets... I don't know. I'm hoping Nikki's guide will help me figure out what she wants! I've lost four and another two are looking ... meh. Nikki, that Silver Dragon is GORGEOUS!!!

[@wennie20122]

Thats really in depth and informative! Thank you so much 😊

[@plantmaniac854]

Thanks this is very detailed! What about recommendations for soil or medium

[@AnnicaB]

In my experience they need soooo much water when they put out a new leaf. I use a moisture meter so - it's not just in my head. I think they sacrifice the oldest one if you don't give them more to drink while putting out the new leaf. Just my thoughts. And haha - I had to pause your video - go grab my "cleaning-kit" and I have been cleaning plants while watching. Thanks for the reminder and the great in depth video!

[@Orholam5]

only small/juvenile Alocasia have issues with dropping leaves often. It has to do with the way alocasia grow (almost no internodal space), with new leaves coming from within the central stem. As the stem diameter increases, the oldest leaves at the edge slowly get separated from the main stem and the plant drops them to recover nutrients

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

That could definitely be it too, although I haven't noticed an issue either way. 🤔 But it's definitely about finding out what works for you. 🥰

[@don_theplantaddicts261]

Tq so much.. do u know that ur video very informative? I watch (or listen,) to ur video most of the time.specially driving to work(45mins drive)it feel like listening broadcast!!! Tq again love!

[@Gobbledi_Gook]

Thanks for this video! Somehow I ended up with 11 Alocasia and I feel like I'm like..... 50% of the way to becoming a good plant dad for them lol. Maybe 65% after watching this :D

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Lol aww that's awesome!! They are beautiful plants once you nail down their care!! 🥰

[@michaelae.5469]

Thank you so much for this video. Its the first really helpful video for alocasias. 👍

[@dominicflorio5708]

A wonderful friend gave me an Alocasia Azlanii. I'm loving it! Foolish people do not have a cheap moisture meter. They save so many plants. The finger test is not accurate. I have most of my alocasias outside, except for the Azlanii. I find that large ones like odora, lutea, tea cups, and stingray, grow sitting in dishes of water, but the velvets and dragon scale types have to dry a little, or else they rot.

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

So jelly! I would love to live somewhere that I could keep more plants outside. I bet they are beautiful!

[@Orholam5]

"Foolish people"....moisture meters only work in dense soil mixes. You are lucky the azlanii is very hardy, most Alocasia would die quickly in a mix that works with a moisture meter. In chunky mixes that people generally use for aroids, they're useless, they'll either show VERY WET or BONE DRY, no in between. Use your fingers, common sense, how heavy the pot is, and water then...

[@dominicflorio5708]

@@Orholam5 My experience is very different.

[@tab143strategir6]

@@Orholam5 I agree with you ! 👍😉

[@elsiekinsella4776]

I love your attitude ❤ keep doing you 😊

[@Puddlesmolly]

Beautiful plants.. just bought one . Ive no clue how to care for them

[@chickjoy]

This is the longest plant vlog i've watched and never got bored. Regarding light from above, if my light source is the sun, will direct sunlight hurt my Alocasia?

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Bahhhaa!! Thank you so much Hun! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Most Alocasia don't like super bright, direct light. You may be able to get away with an hour of direct sun, but I wouldn't suggest leaving it there too long. Their leaves are more prone to burning than some other plants.

[@endoneswa]

I've heard A. amazonia grown in full Sun.

[@tamishamays8741]

Thank this very helpful has a new plant momma 😂❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sasharandomly4221]

Thank you for this. Finally got watering down but I still need to work on lighting since it went dormant in the middle of summer and is leaning.

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

It's definitely a learning curve. Lol Once you get it down though, they are super easy! 🥰 Good luck Hun!

[@patrickflynn7875]

Perfect timing for this video for me. I've had trouble with my Polly and it has steered me away from Alocasia but damn, do I want to be good with them. Is it true that if you mess them up bad enough, they literally can't push out new leaves? Like if you mess up the newest leaf, there is no way for it to push out any newest?

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

I haven't experienced that actually. 🤔 Plants have a way of pushing on though, so I can't see that being the case.

[@patrickflynn7875]

@@PlantsPotsWhatNots happy to hear that. Nature truly is miraculous

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

It really is!!

[@barcaj.8650]

Hey,just wanted to write my experience-my alocasia polly and even stingray were destroyed by spidermites,so much so that my polly was left with no leaves and stingray with one.The stingray bounced back quite quickly,but the polly took it’s time.But,both of them have a lot of new leaves,and the polly has baby plants,so I would say never give up on them 😅 they tend to really fight for survival 😌

[@derrongoodengardenandlifes8655]

You’re so right, life happens. Such lovely plants. Thanks for the lovely share, My Friend. 😊😊🇨🇦

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Thanks so much love! 🥰

[@oopsisoiledmyplanties]

UGH!! I definitely need to add that Silver Dragon to my collection! Girl.. that plant is pretty as HELL! I love it and hope your feeling better! Hit me up and lemme know what's up!

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Thanks Hun. It really is beautiful! 🥰

[@EmmaMorgan09]

While you’re waiting for an azlanii, look for a cuprea… I have one and they are similar. Quite beautiful x

[@brianhardaway9716]

Nice video. What type of light do you use? The Frydek doesn’t like being moved. If you buy one make sure it has more than 3 leaves. They go into hock that lasts about 4-7 days.

[@croftyjungle]

Have you ever tried EndAll on the alocasias and have any issues with it affecting the black velvet leaves? Since your in my neck of the woods and can't get your hands on all these other pest treatments! I found neem oil was not good on my velvet leaf plants. Thank you!

[@vancetage]

Soo informative! Alocasias are my favorite! But I just have a problem with some of mine specially my Black Velvet. Whenever she has new growth, her tips are turning brown and has stopped growing. Then she puts another growth and same thing happened. My environment is humid, 50-65% and has West facing window. Do you know how to overcome stunt growth and avoid tip browning?

[@musicalkid14852]

So for a while, my frydek was not part of the 3 leaf curse...that is until I switched it to a brighter location and one leaf is on it's way out, and another is super droopy, and it'll be down to 3 leaves. Do you think it let those leaves go because I changed the environment?

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

It's possible, they can be a little diva'esque at times. Lol

[@YinYinBaker]

Such an informative video! Many thanks

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Thanks so much Hun!

[@reymauy6088]

Hi, hat kind of potting mix are you using. Can you please share.

[@WoWThatsTasty]

I would also like to mention she has a wonderful video on propagating alocasia! If you need a secretary, I got you 😂

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Aww shucks! 🥰😘 Lol You're hired! 🤣🤣🤣

[@michelledilworth2228]

Yes if you have them you make sense yes THANK you so much

[@priscillamathis2173]

It makes perfect sense

[@christinecaney2745]

For thrips I use leaf shine.

[@christinecaney2745]

Info from Miss orchid girl.

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Hmmm...interesting. I usually tend to steer away from using leaf shine products but if it's working for you then that's amazing! 🥰

[@christinecaney2745]

@@PlantsPotsWhatNots - Miss orchid girl does a lot of experimenting on her orchids and other plants with pest control. I have tried it so far I would say it works.

[@Roatanlova68fmp71lliiiak]

Superb tutorial, thank you so much. Off to get my portodora and stingray under a grow lamp! 💚💚💚

[@LaDeLaO]

Totally makes sense! Love it!

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Thanks love!! 🥰🥰

[@littleminna]

The most complete guide. I think my Black Velvet is doing just that acclimitizing or going dormant. It's my first Alocasia ever, only got it because it was sold as a baby plant and it wasn't expensive. I ordered it online so I can't say what the conditions were before that. It did spend about 2 days in the mail. I got it without a pot, so I had to put it in a pot and add some extra soil. I think my first mistake was that I didn't water it right away, I watered it the next day and by then the bottom leaf was drooping. I also moved the plant to another location, from where I had it first as that window I figured the sun will be too strong (had some cloudy days) first. Suddenly I realized all leaves all 4 of them are completely drooping. It's summer here, so the temperature is good 24C even the humidity is good, 60 per cent. It's now on a light spot but no direct sun light. So I'm going to guess it's acclimitizing. It's kind of disappointing though, I've only had it for a few days. I guess I'll have to be patient now, I hope it won't take too long.

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Sometimes it's just a matter of it changing to a new climate. Give her some time and I'm sure she will be beautiful in no time. 🥰

[@littleminna]

@@PlantsPotsWhatNots Thanks. I was only wondering as I've seen some people post on KZbin that when winter comes they take the bulb out of the soil and leave it in a dry place until next spring. I was thinking: do I need to do that? It's in the middle of the summer here. Anyway I've got the plant in a nice spot now near west facing window, no direct sunlight. But bright all afternoon. In fact I even have a grow light that I normally use in the fall and winter for my other plants.

[@littleminna]

It died. 😭 I was really hoping it would just go dormant but I checked the bulb, and it was mushy, so it must have rotted. I can't believe it just took a few days for that to happen.

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Oh no!! I'm so sorry love. 😭

[@littleminna]

@@PlantsPotsWhatNots Fortunately the store refunded me, though it wasn't that expensive just 5 euros. 😅 Now I got an Alocasia Polly, I found at the supermarket for 2.50 euros. I think this is a good beginner plant. 😁

[@TheSkullman721]

Awesome video! 😊

[@janiecantu1025]

Omg how do u keep ur plant's so nice and beautiful looking 😍

[@laicarkaninmiliel7777]

Oh yay, I have one tiny Alocasia baby and I want to keep it alive! Thanks for this video 💚💚💚

[@laicarkaninmiliel7777]

I hope you'll feel better soon 💚💚💚

[@laicarkaninmiliel7777]

And I love your long videos, I don't think you talk too much 😊💚💚💚

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Aww thanks Hun. I'm a chronic rambler. 🤣🤣

[@laicarkaninmiliel7777]

@@PlantsPotsWhatNots and I love it 🤗🥰

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Lol thank goodness!! 😂

[@teresagiron5988]

Thanks for all your tips. They can add on to my collection of tips and guide for my first time.Mother 😄

[@Puddlesmolly]

Water meter is brilliant 👍

[@musicalmarion]

Pretty plants, I wish I could grow them but they hate my home. Is that a train we hear outside? I am so envious of your big windows, and your collection is fantastic Nicky. Thanks, I love the Black Velvet! 💚

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Aww thank you love! 🥰🥰

[@SparkleInMoonlight]

Thank you for the humidity advice. Now I´m not afraid to buy my first alocasia anymore :-) I keep it between 55-65 % year long and all plants are happy, so it seems that alocasia will be fine here too, uff :-D

[@Reenomeano]

I've got a dragon scale coming soon! I'm scared! Binge watching so many videos right now!! 😂

[@annepowell756]

me too; in two days time.....how are you getting on with yours now i wonder?

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Lol they are really aren't hard plants to care for. You'll do great!! 😊

[@Reenomeano]

@@PlantsPotsWhatNots thanks, I had some trouble to start with but a new leaf is coming through and I'm do excited! It isn't that difficult to look after as you say

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Oh amazing!!! 👏👏

[@ruthtown5257]

Would you recommend using the self watering pots for alocasia?

[@desrtangl]

I'm one of the "leaves of three", drooping and spider mite people. Alocasia just don't do well for me, which is sad because I absolutely love them.

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Aww :( well hopefully this helped a bit.

[@fino462]

I think I might have thrips in/on my silver dragon. I’ve only seen them in the bottom of the cachepot, and there’s only two. Can you please tell me the ratio of ingredients you use to clean the silver dragon leaves? I’ve read stories where others destroyed their plants using the same ingredients, so I do not want to use too much alcohol or dish soap). And is dawn ok to use? And can I still drench the soil with neem?

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Hey Hun. I have a video on thrips that may help. If not, let me know and I can answer any other questions. 🥰

[@megusina2794]

Repotting during winter? Is it ok if the inside temperature is over 20C? Thanks! 🤗💚🌿

[@emmamorgan5578]

I’ve just bought an Alocasia Silver Dragons Scale…how big do they grow?

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

It really depends on the environment. They can get a decent size. Give them a Google and you may be able to find some mature photos. 😊

[@sunghoononice8796]

You should check out alocasia scalprum, green velvet and heterophylla

[@perlaisais6]

VERY helpful and in depth. One question though, when you do water, do you bottom water?

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Nope, I strictly top water my plants. They need the flush through. :) Thanks love! 🥰

[@patrickkanne]

Heh, you're adorable 😸 This was amazing. Thanks for the info, my jewel-case will be better for it.. (I has 6, my Azlanii is still tiny with three tiny leaves but.... omg.. 😻😻). Will be looking at lighting options tomorrow as they DO get somewhat leggy.. I knew this from the larger Alocasia, like low rider or macrorrhizos, where you cheat by putting them 3ft away from the window for a year, and then the next year within 1ft, then watch them grow amazing leaves on these big sturdy stalks they've made.. (or, you know, do it in months). Never realized this exact same thing goes for the cute jewels too. So yeah.. Much thanks.. as it was enjoyable too. Will make another post after thisone.. which is a gift. As a thankyou. 😸😸👍👍

[@erinjoy5625]

Hwy, I'm a new plant mom and just brought a silver Dragon home FRM out local grocery store which I thought was a very lucky surprise. However, it doesn't look of the best Heath. Has lots of leaves, new growth and another comming. Which seems great, but a couple leaves (one big one mainly) has a some yellowing spots and another yellowing. FRM the tip... I'm guessing over watering. Do you think I would still be able to save this ?? Maybe change may soil to a better well draining soil, check roots and maybe wait to do another watering for about a week, possibly with some fertilizer ???? Plz help, I really really want to do well and save this plant and have a healthy happy beautiful silver Dragon. Would be my dream to do this!!! Then I will be confident in my future plant care lol With all that being said I would like to add that nothing is dropping, the big main leaf of concern does seem to be the first main leaf (not sure if that makes a difference).. and all together there are 9 leaves . If that helps

[@makeupbynitaya]

Yessss i love this video! New subbie😍😍🥰

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Aww thanks so much love! 🥰 So glad you found me!

[@jaaustin500]

Thanks so much for all your in-depth advice! I just bought a Polly--will follow your tips! :-) Hello from the GTA! :-)

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

You're so welcome love!! Congrats on your new plant baby!!! 🥰🥰

[@joannashelton3253]

i got a reginula a couple of months ago and it has lost its oldest leaf but seems to be doing fine. i let it get a little too dry a couple of weeks ago and two leaves were a bit droopy. usually drooping from thirst turns into upright again after a drink, but the reg leaves firmed up in their new droopy position. ?? is that a thing? light is above, but those two leaves are looking rather downward...thanks! (feel better!)

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Hmm.. is the stem drooping it is it just the leaf that is facing downward?

[@joannashelton3253]

the stem is also curved downward...as if it drooped, petiole and leaf, and then firmed up again in the new position...?? they are quite adamant that they like where they are..no limpness...yet...

[@sherryporsch9349]

Love your Alocasia collection! 💚😍 Thanks for all the care info. I have two common ones, African Mask, an Lauderbacki? Can’t spell, but both I’d like too re-home 😊

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Thanks so much love! Aww those are some nice ones too! Why do you want to rehome them? Do you not like them?

[@sherryporsch9349]

@@PlantsPotsWhatNots There ok, but have to many plants an would rather have a Frydeck or Mahahroni, Dragon Scale, just out of room. 😃💚

[@PlantMomma1977]

Can you please tell me what kind of soil you are using? For silver dragon, dragon scale , frydek, ninja. Mine are yellowing. What should I use? Some people use leca, some soil, some bark. What kind d of soil do you use. Also are you using humidifiers on your alocasias?

[@EmmaMorgan09]

Azlanii is SO expensive right now….!! It’s on my wish list. I’ve just got a green dragon. It’s fab. I picked up a zebrina today for £5 in the reduced section!

[@melaniesimpson6322]

Fairly new subscriber....fabulous videos and great info!! Thanks for all your hard work to make these videos. :-)

[@tinaf.7941]

My silver dragon leaves do not have a concave ( rounded appearance), it has more of a convex shape (outside rim rounds up) with some browning/ yellowing at the tips. What am I doing wrong?

[@LetsGetPlanted]

Great tips! Great video!

[@dailywrapvideoslaurapop-ok9343]

How long does it take a pup to mature? How big was your Frydek when you got it?

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

They are usually pretty quick. Maybe a month or two at most to grow 2-3 solid leaves. Mine was about a foot tall when I first got it. She's about 3-3.5 now.

[@jodivandervelde594]

Do you have any tips to help jump start spring growth? I have an Alocasia Zebrina in terracotta that has one small leaf all winter long I recently got a cloche to try and up the humidity and use the Marphyl soil enhancer it’s been 2+ weeks and no change I do use a moisture meter any suggestions would be appreciated 🙂

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

I would say you're doing everything you should be. Just give it nice bright light and make sure it stays watered and warm. :)

[@intoku_tarot]

Just got the silver dragon she is so captivating !!So the care tip for her is to just love her ❤️ ok got it 😂

[@carolgraham7691]

How much humidity does a Yucatan Princess Alocasia need?

[@cherylcoombs577]

I’m not sure if you will be able answer my question and if not maybe you could guide me in the right direction…. ? Is: do you know how to decorate, decoupage on outdoor garden Borders. I would like to decorate on the concrete borders

[@yolandacurry9028]

I appreciate this knowledge, my Poly had a baby growing and it die. I cut the leaf it was bad. While watching your video I noticed it was mushy. I pulled it out best I could. When a leaf die do you let it drop naturally? Please help Yo

[@PlantsPotsWhatNots]

Sometimes I'll let them completely die naturally yes, it's better for the plant for sure, as long as you don't mind the look of the dying leaf. It will continue to help feed the plant as long as it's got some green on it. :)