repotting a few of my alocasia + answering your alocasia questions! also first try at pollinating 🫣

[@PetraEmmy]

Sherman.. I don’t have 1 single alocsia but I will always watch and support your efforts. You look amazing and I know that last weeks are so very hard..physically and emotionally.. it will all be worth it when you meet and hold Archie.. when you see the bond between him and pudge grow and you get your body back 😉 enjoy your leave and I will miss you but send you love 💕

[@nefertitisroyalsoapery]

You look so good Charmaine! I’m sorry you’re not feeling the best but Archie will be here soon. So proud of you, growing a baby is hard work and you’re doing amazing! 🤗🤗 Thanks for this video, as well! My alocasia are finally growing and doing well. These tips are really going to help keep them alive ☺️

[@unplantparenthood]

omg thank you so much!! i have felt absolutely awful (feeling so heavy, breaking out in acne, losing hair) so this comment perked me up for sure 😆❤

[@nefertitisroyalsoapery]

@@unplantparenthood you’re so welcome! I’m happy this made you feel a little better 🫶🏽

[@crystaltorassa4299]

Thank you so much for sharing! I always need more alocasia tips

[@anuschkagoldschagg5241]

Absolute dream video, love your videos so much, thank you for so much for still making videos while basically almost giving birth, good luck with the baby, rest, nest and just have the best time.

[@unplantparenthood]

i'm so happy you're loving the videos!! thank yoooou for watching and for the good energy! i can definitely feel it from here ❤

[@abbeyjoallred1966]

alocasia have been so much easier since live tried no drainage!! (because of your advice!)

[@tdillonaniawhitaker1200]

I love your Alocisia collection. I have never had many ,if any . I find them to be to deva for me . But I have a funny story ......i got a plant delivered, and i was confused because I didn't order one . I opened it, and it was an Alocisia Reticulata. It is beautiful, but I didn't know why it was at my door. I looked at the invoice, and it was from a place i had ordered from before. I looked at the date " date ordered April 03 2022 " date shipped March 18 2024 " 😮 . I thought, wow, that was a while ago, so very weird . She is beautiful but wow, what a wait , so long . Thanks for reading. Sorry it was so long . ❤

[@ttschrock7126]

I really hope that everything with your newborn child goes well and that he has already been born. Your videos are great. I spent 10 hours yesterday and probably another ten hours today, when I am finished watching. Thank you!

[@ttschrock7126]

May I ask what the name is of the little tool you used to peel the corm? I tried finding it but must be way off on the spelling. Thank you!

[@mnbotanicals]

This video got me to do some much needed repotting, propagating and plant decluttering!!

[@ThatGirlShelbyy]

I do the shallow puddle / water method for Alocasia corms! They usually sprout very quickly (within a couple of weeks to a month depending on the type) ❤ I've had the best luck so far with that method (I won't buy fluval) and perlite seems to be hit or miss for me. The water method to start them off at least 😅

[@emeliasmith1352]

this lighting looks so good!

[@nefertitisroyalsoapery]

It does look good! Very moody

[@unplantparenthood]

thank you for the feedback!! i think i might opt for this anytime i film in the plant room now. it was actually nice to have it cool down a bit too 😅

[@carolstuff]

Great vid. Thanks for answering the questions with examples from your plants!

[@lisaanglim9588]

Cleaning up after repotting is like emptying the dishwasher or folding clothes. You know it has to be done, but it’s no fun.

[@_justsilvie]

Please do keep us updated on the alocasia pollination experiment And thank you so much for sharing 💜

[@Sierras.aurora]

I sprinkle cinnamon on all of my out/inside plants because its an antifungal, thus making it hard for fungus gnat larvae to survive (their food source dies), I also heard chamomile tea works well. I actually also use it whenever I get a bit of rot on any of my plants and that has been the key to my keeping +14 alocasia. An elderly person told me once, and its been a big game changer, which is why I'm back on the alocasia craze with much more confidence.

[@Andrea-re9np]

I learn so much watching your channel! My plant babies and I thank you!

[@candib24.9]

Such a great video! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Loved the diverse content esp on this genus since it’s quite lacking imo. Since subscribing to your channel and trying out your suggestions for growing alocasia, they have not failed me yet and im so grateful for the advice. My alocasias are thriving 🙏💚

[@melanieg.9092]

I was just re-watching Alices Alocasia collection video so perfect timing ❤

[@unplantparenthood]

thank you for being here!!! also i've never mentioned this but your profile pic always makes my day when i see it in my comments 😆

[@melanieg.9092]

@@unplantparenthood So happy to hear! Took it in my city on a walk so it's one of a kind I hope 😅♥️

[@hwilson8572]

A very informative video! Thanks for taking the time to share your process and ideas with us! P.s. you look absolutely radiant, despite not feeling 100%🤗🤗

[@melanieg.9092]

About Alocasia flowers: I've read up on LariAnn Garner who is considered very knowledgeable on Alocasia (she was the original hybridizer of Regal Shields and many more!) Cutting the flowers disrupts their hormonal cycle so instead of pushing 2-3 at a time and going back to leaves they will start to produce flower after flower until the flowering season is over so to say. Of course cutting flowers is your perogative but it is usually too late to cut them the moment we realize they are flowers and not leaves and as mentioned the plant would just try to produce more and more instead of switching to leaves. It seems best to assume a healthy mature alocasia is going to flower about once a year. Letting her do her thing and just supplying loads of ferlizer 😂

[@Wanderlust2602]

I have recently stumbled upon this information as well and trying to respect the flowering cycle of my Scalprum. So far it has two flowers and no leaf loss, but I’m definitely nervous. I am fertilizing vigorously +blasting it with light. I like the idea of respecting a plant’s natural cycle.

[@deniseakagvtspender5885]

I viewed this when your first uploaded and had to run out the last 15 minutes so I'm back. I did have a question, why do you use laca in the bottom of your visuals? I have learned a lot watching you. Because of you I have Alocasia Poly that had corums that I successful put in my prop box and it has produced six plants. I just potted four them in Perlite and one is still in moss. I actually had two plants that both died or went dormant and has since come back. I had purchased Alocasia soil & added a little perlite when I repotted the morhers however I don't think they like it because after two months, the leaves turned yellow and died.. Actually I repotted my first one and the second one I got from Lowe's and it went dormant after ten days. Missed placed receipt so I couldn't take it back.

[@remrem5399]

Alocasias are my favorite ❤ would you pls do a video a video on fertilizing your plants especially the ones in pon or leca. The brand and measurements 🌿

[@lisaanglim9588]

Are you taking a month off before and after having Archie? I’m starting to have Charmaine withdrawals already. 😅

[@KnittedSister]

Regarding gloves: try looking for nitrile gloves. They are usually a tighter fit, and meant to be worn so they arent all crinkly. I use them for cooking as i have some sensory issues, and they are easier to work with than normal plastic gloves.

[@juliettexox9311]

I've never cleaned mine and didn't fertilizer until about 2 months ago and have had alocasia red secret fire treats and never had bugs. I did have gnats on all my inside plants earlier this year. But that was a first lol.

[@Mandi_Hui]

I gave up on Alocasia last year. I find they like moist conditions in there growing mediums. So pon is the best substrates or self watering pots. What really annoying is there dropping stems. Also there blooms. I never had spider mites with them which alot of people mentioned. When i was pregnant with my child is best to not have too much sugar intake if you can help it. As it increases weight gain and also can affect pregnancy complications. Lucky i was craving more savoury foods instead. Towards the end of my second trimester i cut back on sugar intake.

[@karinnilsson7644]

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[@mavisb6198]

Hi Charmaine, what is your opinion on using myco in no drainage pot or even semi hydro (if u have tried this before) Have you observed any issues when the myco is left inside the pot for too long? Thanks!

[@lisaanglim9588]

I was ready to have my daughter a full 6 weeks before she was due, And she was a week late. It’s hard work being pregnant and especially when you’re short and there’s no room for baby. Enjoy your leave. We’ll all be waiting to hear that you finally have Archie. Good luck. 🍀

[@rebeccaparis6470]

Can you bury the petioles in pon some, without rot?

[@lisaanglim9588]

I use grade 4 perlite. Its huge. I won’t buy this size again. It looks like I’ve thrown white rocks in the mix. lol 😂

[@joannel1548]

Missing Pudge! My husband also misses Pudge lol

[@katiewilliams9273]

Been looking for pon everywhere so when you said this, I went straight there. She has a 6lb option and I guess the original option but it does not say how much pon you will get. Do you have any idea on how much or have you ever received it to know about how much?

[@unplantparenthood]

hi katie! i think this might be a question for inna directly, because i'm not super sure how much 6lbs is equivalent to in terms of liters or something.. i'm sorry! but also, i heard lechuzapon is back in stock!

[@katiewilliams9273]

​@@unplantparenthoodthank you for the reply. I'll try and ask her. Love this video . Definitely learning a lot about Alocasia and want to get more of them . Dragons breath is one of my top wishlist plants . Hang in there with the pregnancy, it will be over before you know it . This is definitely the time that feels the longest but it won't be at all 😊

[@nikki28ish]

1:21:26 wow you were brave in smelling that inflow 🤢 When I was pregnant I had 9 months of gagging. Any smells would trigger me and it would happen at the most inappropriate time (in mid convo with people)

[@nikki28ish]

Thanks for all the tips on Alocasias btw

[@PlantedinPlatinum]

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[@AnthuriumQueen]

I think we all struggle with Alocasia 💀 They are sooooooooo dramatic sometimes lol

[@lisaanglim9588]

You seriously need to get smaller gloves. Look for a medical supply house and you can go in there to buy the extra small ones. If you can’t in Canada, then have your mom pick some up in California and bring with her.

[@toshokanhon]

Try extra small gloves

[@CitiznDouchebag]

A dream job is still a job and there's going to be part of it we don't enjoy. And why are Alocasia the easiest plants for me to grow.?! Lol. I love them!

[@lisaanglim9588]

You seriously need to get smaller gloves. Look for a medical supply house and you can go in there to buy the extra small ones. If you can’t in Canada, then have your mom pick some up in California and bring with her.

[@lisaanglim9588]

You seriously need to get smaller gloves. Look for a medical supply house and you can go in there to buy the extra small ones. If you can’t in Canada, then have your mom pick some up in California and bring with her.