Alocasia Care Guide | Secrets to Thriving Elephant Ears

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Жыл бұрын

Hi, Episode 4 of my Hard to Kill House Plants series is all about the Alocasia!
I repot my one of mine and share tips about how to care for them. Thanks for watching and if you find my videos helpful, please consider subscribing for more plant content. Appreciate any upvotes and comments!
Much Love,
Ty
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@sweetlady2375 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I just picked one up from Marketplace and they had sold the original one I wanted. So the one I was given has crunchy curled up brown leafs. Extremely dull even matte looking leafs. I’m not sure what to do. This is one of the many videos that shows a pink dragon. So maybe you’ll be able to help me?? Please and thank you. She’s about 4ft tall and has a lot of leafs but they def don’t look healthy like yours.

@plntfriends Жыл бұрын

Best advice is to continue to follow good watering practices and it should come back. You need good light, but no direct light or it could sunburn. Be patient and it will start to grow again. Using a 1:5 hydrogen peroxide solution on the next watering could also assist if any root rotting is causing the browning leaves. Keep it in a humid spot like the bathroom where you shower if you can.

@sweetlady2375 Жыл бұрын

@@plntfriendshank you so much! I did more research on types of infections and I believe it could be fungal/bacterial because the leafs have soft holes in the center of them that have been popping up recently…I picked up neem oil and will definitely quarantine it in my bathroom. I was wondering if cutting back the ones that look really infected would help boost the process?? Really appreciate the response 😭🫶

@plntfriends 8 ай бұрын

I am so sorry for missing this comment! How is your alocasia doing now? I have had very low success with recovering plants from a bacterial infection. Sulphur powder or fungicide will help if fungus is the case. If you haven’t yet, a mixture of 1:5 hydrogen peroxide to water with can help with root issues and some below soil disease.

@cadavercakes 7 ай бұрын

Not to be rude but why did you take the plant if it was in that kind of condition? Seems like someone's rehab...

@folashade7 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your straightforward information and demo. Also, your calm voice without unnecessary background music. 👌 I just got one for myself today i will be repotting mine also. Thank you

@plntfriends Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind comments and I am glad you enjoyed! Wishing your plants success!

@WilliamAndScout 2 ай бұрын

Relaxing presentation and good hints. Bravo.

@lauragroh2487 5 ай бұрын

I'm amazed how you never spilled a speck of dirt!

@plntfriends 4 ай бұрын

I really do try 😅

@serenitygardenaviary 10 ай бұрын

Newly subscribed. Thanks for sharing great Alocasia care tips with a velvety voice. ☺️👨‍🌾

@plntfriends 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support and very kind of you to say! ☺️

@delivertus4romnesha328 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Straight to the point!

@plntfriends Жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks!!

@shubhsgarden2251 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful plants

@plntfriends Жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks for watching! ☺️

@CommunityProductions Жыл бұрын

These videos always make me want to get some plants

@plntfriends Жыл бұрын

if you start then you can’t stop… or maybe that’s just me 😅😂

@JaySmilez Жыл бұрын

@@plntfriendsno it’s not just to. Its addictive😅

@thedevo01 6 ай бұрын

Dear viewers of this video. There are a few key details that were forgotten here: Because Alocasias are super fussy, you need additional things not shown in this video: - You MUST make a 50-50 mix of soil and perlite for maximum drainage. DO NOT plant them just straight into the soil as in the video. - For EVERY PLANTER you must place a layer of rocks (of 3-5cm or 1-2 inches) on the bottom to create a "buffer" for the water to separate from the roots of the plant. Even if the pot has drainage holes, yes, because if you don't, the soil substrate can clog the drainage holes and make it harder for. theatre to leak out. - They are VERY hungry plants that, when fed (fertilized) correctly, keep shooting new leaves like there's no tomorrow.

@plntfriends 6 ай бұрын

I don’t find them all that fussy, maybe I’m lucky. Having rocks in the bottoms can cause the roots to sit in water promoting rot depending on circumstances.

@plantitoreels2023 8 ай бұрын

Love this video. Flawless Alocasia ❤

@plntfriends 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching ! Which alocasias are your favourite?

@plantitoreels2023 8 ай бұрын

@@plntfriends Zebrina and Jacklyn😍

@cphib906 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@plntfriends Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@angelagrima6911 7 ай бұрын

Good morning ,I just bought my first alcassia plant ,I just so your video my plant is 3 feet tall ,I am going to change the pot because its small, could you tell what kind ofertilzer to use and when it goes dormant please? I live in zone 10,thank you for your help.

@plntfriends 4 ай бұрын

I add a small amount of fertilizer every 3 months or so. I prefer natural vs chemical but I also us miracle grow soil so it’s a bit hypocritical of me to say

@serenitygardenaviary 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful Pink Princess Alocasia. The Pink Princess has pink stems with green backs to the leaves. The Pink Dragon looks very much the same except with Purple backs to the leaves. While Alocasia love moist soil, not wet soil, I have found that bottom watering helps keep the rhizome healthy. Too much moisture to the rhizome (especially if contains a death cage with peat moss) will cause it to become mushy and death will come quickly.

@plntfriends 10 ай бұрын

Great info to add! Thanks for watching and sharing these tips! I agree that bottom watering works great.

@AraceaeFanatics 9 ай бұрын

According to The International Aroid Society, there is no 'pink princess' Alocasia. There is however a variegated 'pink princess' Colocasia that was originally a noid, and was labeled this for resail. It is not a recorded scientific name. As for 'pink dragon', Alocasia lowii 'morocco' I have several, and they have mottled pink petioles with a medium green arrowhead shaped leaf with pink hues under the leaves. There are however other noids that have been lumped together with this species bearing a similar resemblance. .

@plntfriends 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Appreciate the info and will check it out!

@serenitygardenaviary 9 ай бұрын

@@AraceaeFanatics no pink princess Alocasia, you say? 🤔 wish I had known this before paying $55 for 2" pot. And I thought it was a steal at half price.

@cadavercakes 7 ай бұрын

People make up names to drive up the prices to get people like they got you. 😩🤦🏻‍♀️

@MrGrasham1 8 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for the video. Quick question. I'm pretty new to plants and I have just bought my first Alocasia. Do I have to replant it in a bigger pot like what you have just done or leave it in the small original pot. Sorry for sounding silly but I have no clue 😅

@plntfriends 8 ай бұрын

Good morning, Not a silly question at all! You can definitely leave it in a small pot, but that will somewhat limit the size it will grow, and you might find yourself watering quite often. If you do want to pot up, a good way to check when it’s time is by letting the soil dry a bit, and removing the plant/roots/soil/ from the pot to check how root bound it is. If rootbound it is time. Much love! Ty

@MrGrasham1 8 ай бұрын

@plntfriends thank you sir , I really appreciate it.

@NotSObored188 15 күн бұрын

Is it ok to leave outside in shade ?

@MiscellaneousMichelle Жыл бұрын

💚

@JorgeblendzHTX Жыл бұрын

I have a question? Is it possible to keep the plant in a medium size pot I don’t want it to get to big

@plntfriends Жыл бұрын

Yes you could keep it in a smaller pot, it will only grow to the size it can sustain but you may end up watering quite often.

@P0nyl0ve 4 ай бұрын

I'm very late to this but if you don't want the plant to grow very fast (or at all) is to keep it in the shade a little bit more, due to lack of light it will grow slower

@samyb2834 20 күн бұрын

Just bought an Alocasia and the edges of the leaves are starting to wrinkle. Is this normal? I live in Florida and the temperature is always around 75f in my apartment with the AC on. I also put the plant close to my window. Thank yoj

@plntfriends 20 күн бұрын

75f should be fine. The direct sunlight might cause some burning to the leaves though, they don’t like direct light in my experience unless very hardened to it over time. Also make sure not staying soggy!

@BradleysPlantCorner Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video 🪴

@plntfriends Ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@bokehblind Жыл бұрын

Subscribing because you used Celsius haha thank you!!!

@plntfriends 11 ай бұрын

Metric is the way! Glad you are here and thank you!

@iainbarrowman9928 2 ай бұрын

I’ve had 3 leaves turn yellow and die this month. No idea what I’m doing wrong. I’ve been following all the steps mentioned in this video..

@plntfriends 2 ай бұрын

Any new growth or how many leaves total? Can you share?

@iainbarrowman9928 2 ай бұрын

When we bought it there were 8. There are two plants in one pot. Now there are only 5 leaves left. I will say, the plant does look healthy otherwise. The 5 remaining leaves stand very tall. Whereas the other that have died have all hung very low since we bought it.

@jude2009 3 ай бұрын

I use honey as a basic fertilizer for all my plants It works well

@plntfriends 2 ай бұрын

Interesting. Generally isn’t recommended to be used as a fertilizer and it has low nutrient contents compared to the high level of sugar that it is comprised of. Risk of fungus and pests is greatly increased with a sugar rich environment. Hopefully your success continues!

@nf2217 Ай бұрын

Can i add perlite to that sphagum peat moss

@plntfriends Ай бұрын

Yes you can for sure!

@snicky1940 Жыл бұрын

Can I tie the lanky stems together.

@plntfriends Жыл бұрын

Yes give them some support if they are week. A regular breeze is great for them to add strength

@kevinmedley2035 7 ай бұрын

Lanky petiols on an Alocasia means it needs more light.

@lordlemond1350 2 ай бұрын

How do you propagate them?

@plntfriends 2 ай бұрын

They will start to form corms which can be separated into new plants. Maybe I should make another video on doing so.

@lordlemond1350 2 ай бұрын

@@plntfriends yes please. Seems a rather fragile plant at the stem.

@diolinamoreiradasilva7937 4 ай бұрын

Poxa põe tradutor no vídeo pra n9s brasileiros 😢

@OhSidney 2 ай бұрын

@ThatanOmega Жыл бұрын

spider mite delicacy

@plntfriends Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately this is true for many houseplants. 😭

@sdqsdq6274 8 ай бұрын

plants that taste good will always have pest , lol

@deias.721 4 ай бұрын

Well you just saved me from making this purchase😂

@plntfriends 4 ай бұрын

@deias.721 get oneeee

@imsleepy96 4 ай бұрын

@@deias.721I've had one inside for a whole 2 years, bigger than the one in the video, 6 leaves and I've yet to see spider mites on it....on my lemon tree pot, that's a different story lol