What I did to stop my Alocasia amazonica from dying.
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@julietvictoria32214 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video. My amazonica leaf dried one by one. And it shed all its leaves. I gave up on the plant. But happened to see your video. I removed the plant and put it in water. And whoa the Tuber sprung back to life... I am so grateful for this video.
@tigerlily02184 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your message. I'm glad this has helped and your plant is doing better.
@videoolga8850 Жыл бұрын
is it still alive?
@user-bz5iy2hk1j4 жыл бұрын
I used to grow my alocasia in my fish tank. There was no filter, only some plants including alocasia planted in sand. Roots were fully submerged. It was getting all the nutrients from fish waste, and was growing tremendously! Adding new leaf fortnightly
@tigerlily02184 жыл бұрын
Fish poo water is sooo good for plants.. I have my devil's ivy in my tank. Haven't tried the alocasia, though. Good tip for when I finally build a vivarium 😊❤
@xenia48102 жыл бұрын
i was wondering if you can trim the roots and add the plant back in water, or will it get a root rot?
@jackbax85142 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙏 Thank you!🙏 Thank you! 🙏 This advice makes so much sense! I am going to use your idea in this way: I will plant my alocasia in a wide (10”), shallow (2”) bowl filled with LECA medium and distilled nutrient water. Hope this works. You’ve made my day!😅
@tigerlily0218 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jack! How'd it go with the Leca?
@xabdab Жыл бұрын
When ut comes to water, I've heard that rain water is really good not only because the water is much softer but also because it's more nutrient rich. Since you change water frequently anyways rain water is what I recommend. I always water my plants with it if it's possible.
@peaches88643 жыл бұрын
Hiya, I know this is old but for anyone who stumbles across this vid, I put a bit of seasol in my water for progogations and hydro plants and it gives it heaps of nutrients 🌱🌿
@stitISH4 ай бұрын
Please , what is seasol?
@catalinagalan Жыл бұрын
Wow, great video! Sometimes the simplest thing is the best way to go, I’m glad I found it!
@moogarmoogar6126 Жыл бұрын
Wow ♥ That a genius way to grow the Alocasia Fredek !
@karinlevy66674 жыл бұрын
So helpful! I tried my best but this little dude keeps hating me. Let's hope in the water it will feel batter! Thanks for this video
@tigerlily02184 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.. i'd like to know how it goes for you 😊
@TeacherAnika4 жыл бұрын
Hi Karin! How was it?
@la74272 жыл бұрын
How did it do?
@actualagony Жыл бұрын
I read about it and started water growing it last week! Thank you for giving me hope in this, cuz I tried all kinds of soil and it still dies 😢
@jibberoverjava4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video it's probably the only one on KZfaq about water culturing African Mask. I've grown them for years. I use a bark orchid mix without moss it's similar to the soil that Bromeliads like so I kind of mixed that up as a blend and it's been very successful for many years. My income level dropped and I wasn't able to afford the better soil, I used a cheap MiracleGro potting mix and they really aren't liking it .. I'M not liking the black fungus flies it came with and I can't get rid of them for good not with anything (even the best.. Systemic insecticide) they just come back every so often. So I water culture my orchids and they do extremely - extremely well and I was curious whether I could water culture my African mask also. Your video answered that question for me. A tip if you ever want to grow them in soil again its like I said that combination of nonMoss orchid soil that has bark chips in it for the roots to grow around combined with a semi sandy type that bromilliads like, so mixing them together pretty much 50/50 is a perfect combination. I add powdered peat moss just a light sprinkle to the mix for proper moisture retention. The trick I've found is that they liked to dry out to the point that the soil pulls away from the container and at that point they like a good saturated watering and a good drain. I found putting them in a tub and letting them soak the water upward (instead of pouring it over them and washing nutrients away by downward- pouring) was the best solution and removing them from that soak pot after a couple hours when they were completely saturated and allowing them to drain out the excess thoroughly made them grow like giants. They like gentle sun rays and mostly diffused very bright light. And soil changes every 6 months to a year. I never fertilized them. Anyway, thank you so much for posting this sorely needed video for many who love Polly/African Mask but for various reasons need this alternative! Can't wait to (now confidently) switch them over!!!
@tigerlily02184 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And you are a wealth of information! I will surely have a try again at growing one in soil using your suggested mix when the weather gets warmer. I'd love to know how this went for you 😊
@hemaverma7863 жыл бұрын
hiii, when i pick my alocasia from the store it was exactly in the same condition and had four leaves and in which only new leaf was in good condition and that was new growth leaf but i still picked up because i badly wanted to buy this plant and this was the last one there... and i tried everything you mentioned that you did for your plant to survive, listening you was like that you telling my story. in short today i watched your video and i instantly put my plant in the water with one drop of fertiliser,,but since its winter here i dont know whether my plant will going to survive or not but finger crossed.....thanks for making this video .......and uploading the video for those who seeking help for revive their alocasia...thanks heaps
@tigerlily02183 жыл бұрын
Hi Hema.. they do die off in winter usually. But if u have it indoors, find somewhere a bit warmer but where it would still get humidity. Mine hasn't died off in winter yet (I'm in Melbourne). I keep it the bathroom where it gets good humidity and it doesnt get too cold. Let me know what happens 😊
@hemaverma7863 жыл бұрын
@@tigerlily0218 hi i live in adelaide and i take this with me in the bathroom when i shower and i keep it there until all of my family member finishes the shower and then i bring it in the kitchen and keep in the kitchen window and sometime in the dining room and its his third day in my home ,,,and yesterday i put it in the water after watching your video.......lets see how it goes i am doing my hard to keeping it alive........if it will show me any improvement in the future i will definitely will leave a you comment here, and heartily thanks for replying me back.
@tigerlily02183 жыл бұрын
@@hemaverma786 your alocasia is very lucky to have such an attentive mum like you 😊
@hemaverma7863 жыл бұрын
@@tigerlily0218 awww thankyou :)
@la74272 жыл бұрын
@@hemaverma786 how is it doing now? I ordered this plant and need all the tips!
@fr33urmind54 Жыл бұрын
I unfortunately gave mine root rot, twice! She's on my kitchen counter trying to dry out a little. I'm going to try the water route. I can't overwater if she is already in water 😅
@edytamoszczynska3 жыл бұрын
My amazonica was surviving only with no new growth for months and started putting out new growth when I provided not only a little more humidity but I think consistency of temperature - that was a game changer. Maybe it will work for someone else too
@tigerlily02183 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Edyta! I hope people lookinh for answers get to read your comment 😊
@angelathompsonmack35832 жыл бұрын
Make sure you check root area.mine had tight bands around them snd it was choking it to death i lost 3 leaves before discovering the binding😣
@tigerlily0218 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Followed your advice with my other plants as well 😊
@aishk57444 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Will try this definitely
@AwoooOga35033 жыл бұрын
Mine is like dying and being a dramatic child so I think about doing this
@tigerlily02183 жыл бұрын
How did your plant go?
@AwoooOga35033 жыл бұрын
@@tigerlily0218 she's growing new Leafs 😍
@tigerlily02183 жыл бұрын
@@AwoooOga3503 yay!!! That is good news 😊
@pariscl81104 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy I found this video! Thank you for sharing. I am going to try this with my last leaf 😭. Do you know why the plant can die from root rot in soil but can live with roots submerged in water?
@tigerlily02184 жыл бұрын
Its mostly about oxygen. In cases of root rot, there is not enough drainage and water just sits in the soil. Basically, your roots are waterlogged. This means there's not enough aeration around your roots and they dont get enough oxygen.
@tigerlily02184 жыл бұрын
In roots submerged in water, it's still important to change the water regularly and aerate the water in cases of hydroponics 😊
@pariscl81104 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for explaining that! Unfortunately, I think my roots were already waterlogged. I can see the last leaf turning yellow. Should I remove all of the roots to see if it can be saved or accept that it's gone 😭?
@tigerlily02184 жыл бұрын
@@pariscl8110 i wish i could see a photo of the roots. You can still try and see of it will grow new roots. I've heard of people whose Alocasias have gone dormant and lose all leaves only to grow again. 😊
@pariscl81104 жыл бұрын
I might try that! I really appreciate your help. Its growing new roots whilst in water! Thank you 💫🥰
@ro_triandari3 жыл бұрын
I bought 2 alocasia and both have the same problems as you described. Maybe I should move into the water, hope it works for me 😊🤞
@tigerlily02183 жыл бұрын
Any updates? Would love to know if they survived.
@ro_triandari3 жыл бұрын
@@tigerlily0218 i could saved one and i put inside the water as you said…. It worked !!! Thanks to you now i have a new alocasia. But the other because of rotten roots couldn’t make it better ;(
@tigerlily02183 жыл бұрын
@@ro_triandari sad the other one didn't make it. But yay the other one went well 😊 congrats! That must feel good to save one of your plants ❤
@sandyloyst18112 ай бұрын
I seen this amazing video and thought I would give it a try. I was given one of these incredible plants and want to go mostly water growing with my plants because of bugs. I am new and just starting out with a small collection. After one week in water I noticed the leaves on my alocasia are not as firm. I did not fertilize yet because the juice just came in the mail today. two questions Should the leaves feel like this? and Should I fertilize right away? Thanks so much, any help appreciated. Love and Peace.
@tigerlily02182 ай бұрын
Hi sandy. Sorry for the late reply. How's your alocasia doing? When you're saying it's not firm, does it feel like its spongy or like wet? If it is, that's not good. Change water and add a little fertilizer and if you have it, seaweed liquid or seasol.
@sandyloyst18112 ай бұрын
@@tigerlily0218 Hi Tiger I ended up planting one back in soil and the one in water I fertilized, it dropped 2 of the three leaves the all leaves are getting back to normal. Thank God. Thanks. Yes it is for hydroponics too the fertilizer for the water one.
@arcography25653 жыл бұрын
When i put my polly in water, they are growing new leaves! But in the process its killing 3 of its old leaves 😢 is that normal?
@tavibarsamian29222 жыл бұрын
yes! very normal. alocasias will drop older leaves when putting out new leaves!
@cosmix44602 жыл бұрын
it's fine, old Alocasia leaves will wilt normally
@stevenmatthews6124 Жыл бұрын
For the last couple of weeks I have been having issue with mine. I have tried changing the soil and using a humidifier and ended up losing three leaves. Once again I have changed the soil, so I am keeping an close eye on it. So if this doesn’t work I am going to end up transferring it lecca.
@tigerlily0218 Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, that's tough. You've tried so hard figuring out what works. Let it adjust to the soil for 3 weeks or so maybe? Just to let it acclimate first before changing its medium again.
@zrausts.6752 жыл бұрын
this guy loves high humidity. i went from 4 to 3 leaves. then changed the area with humidity, it bounce to 5 leaves.
@tigerlily02182 жыл бұрын
100% agree. its loving the humidity in my bathroom :)
@ngangaichannel59413 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@kvtrnv3 жыл бұрын
Such a good idea, do you think this will work for all Alocasias?
@tigerlily02183 жыл бұрын
Hi Katrina. I can't generalise I have seen different alocasis in hydroponic setups which this method is similar to.
@thingsiwonder20014 жыл бұрын
Hi, I too would like to know if you still have this plant and if it is in water. Also, what widow do you keep it? Thanks, enjoyed the video!
@tigerlily02184 жыл бұрын
Hi. Yes, I still have it in water. It is in my bathroom for added humidity since winter 😊 it gets bright filtered light. I add a bit of liquid fertiliser and seasol every now and then.
@grm72372 жыл бұрын
This is interesting. Have you tried doing it with other alocasias?
@tigerlily02182 жыл бұрын
Not with other alocasias, but othe plants like with some Philodendrons and monsteras.
@hahy40854 жыл бұрын
hi! Very helpfull, I am going to try it too. Mine also have brown leaves. Does the black stem also needs to be drenched in the water?
@tigerlily02184 жыл бұрын
Its submerged halfway along the stem 😊
@jonisolis9645 Жыл бұрын
How is it doing now? Larger? Still healthy? Thanks.
@rooroob224 жыл бұрын
Is your alocasia still in water? I think I repotted mine into too big of a pot and I'm afraid it'll get water logged
@tigerlily02184 жыл бұрын
Hi. Yes it still is. You can always repot your alocasia in a smaller pot with drier soil to avoid getting root rot.
@Encantada7772 жыл бұрын
I’m trying it my plant is dying! 😭😭
@greenescape42074 жыл бұрын
I have a similar situation got one in mail, n lost all its leaves nownonly root( corn) is remaining with healthy roots and sone nodes ( eyes) should I put it in water
@tigerlily02184 жыл бұрын
Hi Divya. It's worth a try.. someone commented on this video that it worked for them with only the bulb left 😊 I have also read in some forums about growing alocasia from the bulb alone.
@farzanamahzabin62013 жыл бұрын
My alocasia drooped all his leafs. Should I keep the taro in water ? It’s almost winter here. Or I should dry out the taro and store for spring to come
@tigerlily02183 жыл бұрын
Winter and colder months make them die back. Your plan of storing them is the best way at this stage. Unless if you have a room which will be kept warm all the time and can keep your alocasia in water in there.
@farzanamahzabin62013 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for helping out ❤️
@marysunshine3893 жыл бұрын
Did you remove the original soil roots first.....or plop the original roots in water?
@tigerlily02183 жыл бұрын
I just removed all soil, the soil roots I left in. Eventually, it will develop new roots adapted to water 😊
@marysunshine3893 жыл бұрын
@@tigerlily0218 Thank you!
@tigerlily02183 жыл бұрын
@@marysunshine389 no worries! Let me know how it goes 😊
@Bogna_A2 жыл бұрын
OK, so are you keeping it in the water only in the winter and then placing it in soil during spring/summer, or do you just keep it in the water at all times all through the year?
@tigerlily02182 жыл бұрын
Since our winters are really cold where I live, planting it in the ground will mean it will die down in winter. So I just keep it in the water all year round. :)
@Bogna_A2 жыл бұрын
@@tigerlily0218 awesome, thanks for your update. By soil I meant more a pot/planter but I will try 365 days of water now :)
@dianerodriguez65462 жыл бұрын
Why are you not worried about root or bulb rot?
@19iba4 жыл бұрын
I just bought mine the leaves are just two three inches long... can I transfer it into water now or wait when it gets bigger? Thanks 😊
@tigerlily02184 жыл бұрын
Hi. How did you go. Usually, I would let the plant acclimate to the environment first for a few days before attempting to transfer. 😊
@19iba4 жыл бұрын
tigerlily0218 hi oh I already transferred my Alocasia but I just realized it’s not a Polly it’s a Zebrina. Thank goodness it’s still alive and I placed it in the same spot when it was still in the pot with soil so I think my plant wasn’t that shocked. Think I grew few inches and I saw I think a new leaf... fingers crossed 🤞 thank you 😊
@tigerlily02184 жыл бұрын
@@19iba yay!!! Great newd with the new leaf 😊
@nadiakiraly41404 жыл бұрын
Mine died 2.
@0623meg3 жыл бұрын
Would a black alocasia do well in water?
@cybernightfall4 жыл бұрын
I recently reached a alocasia poly from the grocery store. It had rot root. I drained the root and it seemed to dry up. Recently the leaves started to look burned and turning yellow.. do you think this would help it? Also should I cut the burned part off?
@tigerlily02184 жыл бұрын
Apologies for the late reply. This method is worth a try. You might also want to wipe the leaves with dish soap, water and neem oil if you have it. Without seeing the plant itself, it's hard to determine what exactly is causing your plant's issues. Some pests can cause yellowing of the plant like spider mites which Alocasias are prone to. So I suggest doing both, repotting and pest control.
@cybernightfall4 жыл бұрын
@@tigerlily0218 No need to apologize. Life is busy and you can't always reply to everyone.Thank you for the advice. Sadly my plant has died completely but when the time comes I'll get another and follow your advice if I ever come across the problem again.Thank you so much for your help.