I just realized I forgot to show the variegated Frydek lol. I moved it to my window ledge front and center to get bright light. I had moved it to be beside my regular Frydek but it dropped a leaf pretty quickly from lack of light. So it's getting a lot of direct sun now. It should perk back up soon. My jacklyn is on the other shelf under a barrina T5 and I have a black velvet I didn't show in my cabinet :)
@lizylize9866 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great info. What state do you live in? Forgive me if you might have mentioned it before. I’m just now catching up on all your videos 😊
@FaithRickett Жыл бұрын
This was such perfect timing! I repotted my Silver Dragon today and got 3 corms 🎉 I put them in a small clear nursery pot with moist spaghmum moss, then covered with Press N Seal. I’m trying a new spot for momma, 6-8’ from our West window (corms are on that windowsill)… I’ve been scared all day wondering if I did a good job 😂 Then this video posted! Thank you Melissa 🫶🏼
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Let me know how it goes for your alocasia! Hoping you get growth on your corms in a few weeks! 🥰
@emilybuttafuoco6491 Жыл бұрын
I'm happy to hear Luna is having a good day, sending you all love!! Your alocasias are beautiful!
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much!! I love seeing her move around more and she overall seems happy! 🥹
@jorlandia4363 Жыл бұрын
You alocasias are beautiful! Aww kitties! So happy to hear luna is having a good day! I look forward to updates about her, sending her love 💜
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!! 🥰
@JohnAdams-we9gs Жыл бұрын
Glad to see Luna out and about!
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! 🥰
@peggymalabuyoc9150 Жыл бұрын
So happy to hear Luna is having one of her good days and I’m wishing her many more of them! 🥰. All your Alocasias look amazing. Such an enjoyable video to watch. Many thanks! 👌🪴🥰
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm so happy to see her getting around more 🥰
@danicyrus6464 Жыл бұрын
I love the longer videos 😁 I'm one that kinda gave up on Alocasia. I have 1 still inside and 1 I put outside.
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I think they take a lot of patience at first because they don't get big right away and they tend drop leaves so it feels like they're never growing. Brighter light will really encourage them to grow better but I can understand giving up on them lol I feel that way with some other plants 🙃
@gapeachnow26 Жыл бұрын
Omg, your alocasia are massive. I'm over here trying to graduate from the 3 leaf club lol. I think they need more light, also a little more water than I normally give.
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
More light will definitely help! So many of mine held onto 2-3 leaves at a time for awhile! It drove me crazy lol. I definitely didn't give them enough nutrients or light so it's helped so much!
@kristathompson9888 Жыл бұрын
Your Alocasias are so beautiful!!! I only have 3 but I unfortunately struggle a little bit with them. Happy to hear that Luna was having a good day 💚
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much! It's been the best seeing her more active these past few days 🥹
@hitomit5305 Жыл бұрын
I like how the video is segmented! Makes it easy to go back and watch certain section.
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
thank you so much!!
@sylviagutierrez7676 Жыл бұрын
They look beautiful,happy for Luna💗 💚🌵🌱☘️💚
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! 🥰
@itschrittyАй бұрын
Obsessed with your cuprea wow!😍
@cierramathers4018 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this video 🥹🫶🏼💚 love you Melissa! Hope you’re doing good.
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! I appreciate it!! I’m doing better thanks for asking! 🤗 I was really down there with everything that has happened with Luna but glad she’s doing better these last few days 🥹
@katiewilliams9273 Жыл бұрын
I love when you have longer videos. Looking forward to it
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I tend to chat a lot lol so sometimes I feel like I make them too long but I love doing the longer ones 🥰
@LeafyConversations5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I love love love your Alocasia’s! I started buying them because of you, so thank you!
@emilyihde3921 Жыл бұрын
I just got my first alocasia last week so I was thrilled to see this video today!
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Yay!! Congratulations!! I hope it grows well for you!!! ☺️🌿
@elanor9353 Жыл бұрын
Your alocasias look amazing! 😍 My Alocasia Polly has been in dormancy forever and she is now down to 2 leaves... dunno if she will ever wake up😅 also I am glad that Luna is feeling better! Hope she will recover 100% soon 😽
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much! aw, I'm sorry about your alocasia! I hope it'll grow more for you here soon!
@seizedcarcass8440 Жыл бұрын
Alocasia are great. I have two. A quilted dream and a serpents tail. I’m guessing within about a year I’ll have a ton of corms on the quilted dream because the last repot I noticed around 10 corms coming up.
@dizzyk54 Жыл бұрын
❤🔥beautiful! Thanks❤🔥Your alocasias are so pretty, that face when you discovered those were not leaves!! I've never seen anyone have so many corms!! You must like that fertilizer, I was waiting to hear what you thought before I bought some ❤🔥Glad to hear Luna is feeling better!🐈
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
haha I was so upset because the last growth was a flower bloom too. Was so hoping for a new leaf! I feel like it's too early to tell with the fertilizer. I'm sure I'll love it and my plants too or if I see any difference. I'll definitely keep everyone updated on it!
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
and thank you about Luna! 🥹
@matthiaslow8533 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos and all your beautiful plants...hope to see more
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Of course!!
@suesteele Жыл бұрын
My Frydek is getting a new leaf and I’m so excited! Thanks for all your tips!
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@juliehenthorne72816 ай бұрын
Hope your kitty is doing better as this is 11 months from your video. I have a friend with kitties. They are older and have arthritis. If this is the case, your cat might appreciate a hot pad for pets. He has one that turns on only when they lay on it. Heat for arthritis feels good.
@rhondafisher72 Жыл бұрын
You really have a green thumb ! Your plants ae all so healthy and beautiful.
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@ItsRensMC Жыл бұрын
Loved this video! As always, your alocasias are so exciting to see 😍
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them and thank you!! ☺️💚
@darlenereisterer56535 ай бұрын
Well this video has helped me with the decision to break off the flowers on my Red Secret Alocasia I got it 3 weeks ago and suddenly it's pushed out 4 flowers 😮
@PlantyMessyHypsie7 ай бұрын
Two tips for using stretchy cord: pre-stretch or it might stretch out. When tying last knot, make another pass through the whole. That will keep it knotted.
@andreamarinop87 Жыл бұрын
Hi Melissa, thank you for sharing your tips. Do you have an alocasia black velvet? i just found one and I had to buy it lol do you recommend the same tips as for the other plants that you mentioned here? Have a nice day
@PureAussiegirl7 ай бұрын
New sub here from Australia 🇦🇺. Your Alocasias are so beautiful 😍
@plantsbymelissa7 ай бұрын
Thanks for subbing! This video is a bit old and a lot has changed since then 😁 most of my alocasias are in pon now. I plan on doing an updated video here sometime on my alocasias 🫶🏻
@brooklin_bernek Жыл бұрын
How did I miss this video 😢❤❤❤❤
@AnaC17 Жыл бұрын
Love your alocasias ❤ they are definitely my favorite genus 😍
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! They have always been a favorite genus of mine and I think they're so worth it!
@eckehareckbert2731 Жыл бұрын
I only have cuprea out of 80+ plants coZ I like how it looks like. Hopefully it would survive coz I don't use humidifier, I only place mostly my plants under pots with saucer and marbles & water in it.
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
that's still a great way to increase humidity up around the plant! The cuprea is so pretty!
@eckehareckbert2731 Жыл бұрын
@@plantsbymelissa yup. Yes, ur beautiful cuprea was one of the reasons I purchased it, just last week. Thanks 😊
@neesyg.3294 Жыл бұрын
Your alocasias are gorgeous!!! Goals ❤❤❤
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@martydr816 ай бұрын
May I ask what fertilizer you use? And also mix for plants, would really appreciate it thank you ❤
@susiesmith25433 ай бұрын
Can you do an update on alocasia's? My alocasia Jacklyn is struggling
@brandygrandon81019 ай бұрын
hello,i didnt quit hear what you called the medium you used for your croms.could you please tell me again what it is. thank you
@karenmyers9146 Жыл бұрын
Love your alocasia collection. I love them almost as much as Hoyas. Just got a red secret and my jacklynn had a fit with transport lost all it’s leaves but a new one is on the way. Thank you for the information
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! I hope the Jacklyn makes a comeback for you 🙏
@hanoyamung24245 ай бұрын
When is the best season to repot or transfer alocasia?
@liteweightpup2561 Жыл бұрын
My bambino is still thinking it should be dormant. I see one new growth point. Based on your comments, I’m going to move it to more light and give it some osmocote to see if that helps it wake up.
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
It would definitely appreciate the light and fertilizer for sure! Keep me updated!!
@ColorOfLove845 ай бұрын
I save the pollen stuff from the flowers in hopes I can get another alocasia to bloom as well and I can cross breed them. So far, only my Chantrieri grows flowers😢
@Trants25 Жыл бұрын
All of your plants are gorgeous! Do you have a video on how you setup your cabinet?
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Yes, I have an Ikea Playlist! you can find the videos here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLYt1-9zY5oEw5M0oB6UdzlsEYXMcms_Lw
@Trants25 Жыл бұрын
@@plantsbymelissa Thanks, I did go looking for it and found it. I am thoroughly enjoying your channel. Your style and taste is very similar to mine. I really appreciate your thorough demonstrations and highly organized approach. I've learned a lot from you thus far. Much appreciated 🥰
@aliciabell6543 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video of the unit you have? I love the propagation pots!
@sowinthecity Жыл бұрын
Your Alocasias are beautiful!
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! 🥰
@joseluislopez85711 ай бұрын
New to plants so might be a silly question but why would you not want the plant to flower?
@RootednRitual Жыл бұрын
Hey. Melissa! I love your channel. So much great information. Your Alocasia plants are gorgeous! I just got my first Alocasia Frydek so I’m super new to Alocasia. Im serious why you don’t want your Alocasia to bloom flowers? Any other reason other than it takes up a lot of energy? Just curious.
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🥰 I mentioned in the video I didn't care to pollinate them right now because I'd rather have more leaves. Sometimes alocasias will kill off older leaves in order to keep the blooms alive.
@bharatbhati0748 Жыл бұрын
Hi mel after watching your videos i buy alocasia cupria, silver dragon, dragon scale, black velvet, but dont know why only in 5 days all 🍃 melting now all plants no have any leaf🍃😢.
@NatTayHill Жыл бұрын
Up to 83 degrees in that room ?! Do you not use central AC throughout your house or do you just close the vents in the plant room? I can’t imagine living in the south without using central air! (I’m in SC)
@lindabezet31395 ай бұрын
Why did you cut off blooms? Advantage??
@Hannah-tz7gf Жыл бұрын
What about Alocasia Jacklyn? Similar care to all other alocasia? Mine is a baby, in a 2in pot and just pushed two new leaves, however, the tips of the leaves are slightly brown (just barely). I have it sitting just a few inches from an east facing window and the humidity is usually 50-68%, temp is 68°-70°. I only water when she's mostly dry only using rain water, so I'm just wondering if I'm missing something here because of the leaf tips and I dont want it to get worse 😅 too much light maybe? I have t5 lights on shelves, should I place it under those? How far from the actual light? Thanks, Melissa! ❤️🌿
@sherryporsch9349 Жыл бұрын
Your Alocasias are always beautiful 😍 Would like to know where you found the pot your Glorrisum from? Thanks for the Akocasia tips. 💚 pS Happy to hear Luna is doing better. 💚
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 🙏🏼🥹 yes! It’s from Amazon it comes in a 3 pack and I got the 10 inch ones. Here’s a link to it :) www.amazon.com/dp/B097299YXN?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmeli0992-20&creativeASIN=B097299YXN&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3NRFPAM6YR318&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_asin
@sherryporsch9349 Жыл бұрын
@@plantsbymelissa Thank you 💚
@AbdulmohsenAlnemer4 ай бұрын
What is the corom?
@diamondcastillo3406 Жыл бұрын
Where does one typically purchase the activated charcoal for plants?
@AmericanaGardens Жыл бұрын
That cuprea ❤
@daisywrabbit Жыл бұрын
lmao .i thought your thumbnail was photoshopped, but those leaves are actually that huge! excellent job. your plants are so amazing. 💚🪴💚
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
haha no not photoshopped. I took it off my camera when I was filming :) They are some pretty big leaves! Thank you so much!! 🥰
@Xtremeraverbaby87 Жыл бұрын
Your alocasia collection is so good ❤ Have you got any alocasia in pon? And if so how is that going do you get as many corms with that medium? Hope lulu is better soon x
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
I haven't tried pon yet. I always want to try but never get around to ordering some and actually doing it. I think I'm hesitant because I hear about root rot with pon :/
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
and thank you so much!! so happy to get her out and about more 🥹
@Xtremeraverbaby87 Жыл бұрын
@plantsbymelissa My anthuriums love pon but it's hit and miss for me with alocasias, I think I feel more confident transferring young plants that haven't been in soil before to pon rather than marure plants. Your videos are all stunning by the way very professional and tidy
@diane5454 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I was wondering.. if left in the pot will the Croms grow another plant right in that pot?
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, they will eventually sprout but sometimes they grow up and out of the soil too so it's up to you if you want to leave them but I love growing them out 🥰
@jeannegrumbles7595 Жыл бұрын
Melissa, you have a really big backyard, have you considered building a greenhouse.?
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
One day that would be amazing! I have considered it! ☺️
@Bojingforever110 ай бұрын
Gorgeous
@Bojingforever110 ай бұрын
I'm talking about the owner😉😉😉
@cmleite Жыл бұрын
Have you tried joint supplements for the cat? Mine took half of the trader Joe's joint supplement that I find helped my older lady a lot.. our vet would also supplement potassium occasionally 😊
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
I haven't. Our vet didn't want her to be on anything with the medications she received. She's only 3 and they don't think this is arthritis. She seems to be improving more these last few days so thinking it was just some random virus but it was definitely so strange with how this all happened 🥹
@FinalFlameXD Жыл бұрын
My variegated frydek is being so weird. Every leaf turns away from my grow lights. I've tried blasting it with lights, further away from the lights. And it's stems always bend weird ways to look in weird directions 😢
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
That’s so interesting! I feel like i haven’t figured my variegated one out just yet. It’s still pretty new to me and still small but it didn’t like being moved from the barrina light. Hoping it likes the brighter light but if not I’ll have to move it again. My regular frydek loves the light.
@umairshahzad2293 Жыл бұрын
Hello I have a question that In our country moss is so expensive so I can use coco fibre instead of moss for pole..
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
I haven’t tried coco fiber so I’m not sure how it compares to moss but you can always give it a go to see how you like it! ☺️
@juliettexox9311 Жыл бұрын
Why did you snap the leaves off😢
@Mujirama4 ай бұрын
if u cut one bloom it makes 2 new XD i often wait and then cut 2 at once.. donno if thats makind a diffrence XD
@lilyceriola Жыл бұрын
I didn't see the Black Velvet, I wonder what happened to it!🤔
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
I had to reroot it! I featured it in a recent video :)
@mikala.skincareaholic_7907 Жыл бұрын
Quick question- so I ended up repotting and upsizing my alocasia poly which had two new growth points… they ended up turning brown right after the upsize and I’m so bummed. Do you just cut these off or is there potential for them to continue growing? It’s been a few weeks..
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
oh no I'm sorry! I would cut the leaf off just where it meets the stem and leave the stem intact. They'll produce a new growth from the latest leaf kinda how monstera delicosa does in a way. They also will sprout new leaves from the corms that grow off the roots. It may continue to yellow all the way or not grow but I would wait for it to do it on its own just in case :)
@lindalester3642 Жыл бұрын
My regal shield got a flower on it should I take it off.
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
It’s up to you 😊 the plant might not grow a new leaf for awhile or you may notice it focusing on keeping the bloom alive so it might yellow off an older leaf.
@katedarrington1180 Жыл бұрын
Alocasia loves 60-80% humidity. Everywhere on the internet is saying that a home or room over 50% humidity causes mold, structural Integrity issues, and potential health issues. How do I keep my Alocasia happy and healthy without over humidifying my room?
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, it's doing better than I thought!!
@katiewilliams9273 Жыл бұрын
Do you think 50% humidity is ok at all times for the alocasia ?
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
They will appreciate more because they do love it but I think 50% is still okay humidity. If all the other factors are being taken care of to keep them happy and growing then they may not mind it ☺
@finnster6582 Жыл бұрын
Nice Camera!
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I love the 4K quality of it!
@emmyv4470 Жыл бұрын
Can someone please explain why she is taking the flowers off? Does it harm the health of the plant to let it bloom, I'm seeing mixed information...
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
It can take energy away from the plant so it can yellow off older leaves to keep the bloom alive and it can also cause new growth to be smaller.
@jeannegrumbles7595 Жыл бұрын
How often do you water your alocasia.?
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
I mentioned in the video 😊
@sandraribolis3301 Жыл бұрын
Que linda mais porq vc tiro aqueles botão
@lisaanglim9588 Жыл бұрын
Look for 6 inch long pots.
@OrianaFunkhouser Жыл бұрын
My alocasia bloomed and then died 🙃 still no leaves growing back
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
oh no! It might have gone dormant then. Hoping it'll sprout a new leaf soon!
@OrianaFunkhouser Жыл бұрын
@@plantsbymelissa it’s in my cabinet so I am just very confused 😂 the stem still looks alive and green so fingers crossed it comes back. I was so sad when all the leaves started turning yellow
@Fee66fee7 ай бұрын
Can you send me some cuprea corns ,i pay for them
@lisaanglim9588 Жыл бұрын
You e got a lot of alocasia corms.
@janswienink Жыл бұрын
Why do you snap off inflo’s? Alocasia’s tend to have the most beautiful flowers. They took all the effort
@plantsbymelissa Жыл бұрын
I don’t plant on pollinating them right now and they take away so much energy to keep them alive. I had kept blooms on before and the plant yellowed older growth and wouldn’t push a new leaf so after I chopped it it grew better. I like the leaves more 🫶🏻
@angelacoleman1789 Жыл бұрын
😢
@sepkorn3 ай бұрын
Disappointed because a plant is pushing Flowers 🙄.