caring for alocasias and how I (finally) got out of the one leaf club + repot and corm propagation

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @kaylak58
    @kaylak58 2 года назад +45

    Awesome! This is literally the video I've been waiting for someone to make for YEARS! None of that entry-level "give your alocasia bright indirect sunlight and keep the soil moist and it'll do great" nonsense. Also, your channel totally inspired me to start hunting for an alocasia scalprum and I finally found one at a local shop last week! It's the first time I've ever seen it at a plant shop here in the states. I hope it starts to become more common here because it's **chef's kiss**.

    • @unplantparenthood
      @unplantparenthood  2 года назад +3

      I still never know what the heck bright indirect light is to be honest 🤣 I'm glad you found this video helpful!!

    • @crabbyplantqueen3310
      @crabbyplantqueen3310 2 года назад

      I was asking for more on corms and now realize I missed the part in this one that you talked about that LOL.

    • @bringceremony
      @bringceremony Год назад

      I used to have a mature Alocasia scalprum, anddoujg well and then it died 😢

  • @wandaellenhoward
    @wandaellenhoward 10 месяцев назад +1

    I just got a stingray alocasia and the more I read the more nervous I got. A friend gave it to me and I didn’t want to kill it. I feel a little bit more confident after watching you thank you so much.

    • @amandaamanda5398
      @amandaamanda5398 6 месяцев назад

      Don't worry. Stingray is incredibly resilient among all alocasias. Just wait for the substrate to almost dry out before watering, and don't let it completely dry out. Also, very importantly, fertilize alocasias heavily. I add 5 times more than guidance slow-release fertilizer into the substrate, and then water with diluted liquid fertilizer every time. So my alocasias all hold on to many, many leaves.

  • @karenshadd1000
    @karenshadd1000 Год назад +1

    I found this by randomly strolling. It was, without a doubt, the best video I've seen. Thank you so much for the time and valuable info you have provided. I am eager to work on my plants and invest in more. You are exceptional.

  • @loudahlia
    @loudahlia 2 года назад +3

    This is the MOST useful video I’ve found on Alocasia care on RUclips. I have 3 Alocasias only and have refused to buy anymore until I watched your video because they have been such difficult divas for me. Dropping leaves, droopy leaves, not growing perfect leaves, and I had just about given up until I watched your video. I’ve learned so much new information about their care. Thank You 🙏🏼 I might be brave enough now to get a variegated frydek after watching your video.

  • @hoedown175
    @hoedown175 2 года назад +2

    I wish this video was more popular. It’s one of the best I’ve seen on alocasia care. So thorough!!!

  • @hectorarreola9286
    @hectorarreola9286 Год назад +2

    Thank you for your knowledge. I have killed a few alocasia and now I feel more comfortable repotting my new baby corms.

  • @MrsMeeker0328
    @MrsMeeker0328 Год назад +2

    I can't tell you how many times I've returned to this video to seek your guidance! Thank you soooo much! My heterophylla has been a GREAT success because of you! Dropped one leaf due to overwatering, but I've bought all the ingredients for semi hydro (literally because of you!)!! Again, I cannot thank you enough!

  • @Arcangeline
    @Arcangeline 2 года назад +1

    This small furry potato has my whole heart

  • @amywithay
    @amywithay 2 года назад +6

    I found that when I gave my alocasias more humidity and light I got more growth and blooms! My corms are doing great from my black velvet and silver dragon.

  • @allenpost3616
    @allenpost3616 Год назад +1

    Thanks for all the info and tips. This is a great help. I'm a new Alocasia owner of a baby Silver Dragon Scale with two leaves and one pushing out. It arrived with a very healthy root system in a sphagnum moss plug witch I had a time getting free from all the fine roots before placing into my soil media. So far in the two days it's been in it's new soil media the baby is doing very well and standing upright and seems very perky. So I'm researching all I can learn about them, so I keep it healthy and happy. 👍

  • @sholafabolasi
    @sholafabolasi Год назад

    I just started following you and I LOVE these long ass videos. This is what I live for now

  • @Janicebubibubi
    @Janicebubibubi 2 года назад +6

    thank you for continuing to make therapeutic content charmaine

    • @unplantparenthood
      @unplantparenthood  2 года назад +3

      noooooo I'm so sorry to hear you're going through it 😭 I'm glad my videos could be a little bit of a pick me up, but I know it's only temporary, so I hope you've had some brighter days since you wrote this comment. My messages are always open if you'd like to chat- I'm all ears!! Love you and sending hugs from pudge and I from Canada! ♥️

    • @Janicebubibubi
      @Janicebubibubi 2 года назад +1

      @@unplantparenthood i finally got the right dosage of medication and ect treatments so hopefully it gets better from now on, thank you so much for taking the time to reply to my comment, it means the world😭💙

  • @plantytaytay9208
    @plantytaytay9208 2 года назад +4

    I love being able to do my plant chores to your long videos! That variegated frydek is everythinggg

    • @BonsaiGirl74
      @BonsaiGirl74 Год назад

      I have a frydek albo and it’s worth every penny!

  • @skyangelthefan
    @skyangelthefan Год назад +1

    I’m giving Alocasia’s a 2nd chance, so I needed this video.

  • @oreunnawade5916
    @oreunnawade5916 8 дней назад

    I’ve watched this video several times, and each time I watch, I scream with laughter at her mealy bugs description 😂😂😂😂

  • @missy912
    @missy912 2 года назад

    Seriously... I could watch u clean chonks every single day all day long... so satisfying and relaxing. I'm late on this one but I made it! Also I watch ur videos multiple times because if how nice and fun they r. Ur a great "youtuber" I appreciate your hard work.

  • @mps523
    @mps523 2 года назад +3

    This was wonderful! I’ve been really busy at work and have been missing my mid-week plant time. This was able to play while I was doing house stuff after work and made me feel like I was “working” in my plant room. Love your channel!

  • @officiallypatty
    @officiallypatty 10 месяцев назад +1

    The variegated Frydek is gorgeous!!

  • @filmphreak247
    @filmphreak247 2 года назад +2

    Fantastic video and found it SUPER helpful for my growing Alocasia obsession. Thank you!

  • @Kellsian
    @Kellsian 2 года назад +19

    Yay Alocasias!! 🙌🏼 I currently have 26 in my collection. They’re actually the easiest plants I’ve ever grown. 💚
    Thanks for the video. 👍🏼

    • @unplantparenthood
      @unplantparenthood  2 года назад +4

      Wow!! That’s a lot! You’ve got the Alocasia green thumb 💚💚

    • @evanperson09
      @evanperson09 Год назад

      Since you have so much experience with them, what do you do when an all alocasia stops taking in water? My alocasia polly is being watered thoroughly, and the soil is defs not hydrophobic, but the leaves are yellowing, and the stems are getting a lil wrinkly.

    • @luzsyd
      @luzsyd Год назад +1

      Remember Alocasia have a dormant period. It may be you have one that believes it is time to store energy into the corm

    • @evanperson09
      @evanperson09 Год назад

      @@luzsyd Omg thanks!! I was so confused because when I took it out of the pot most of the roots were just like falling off (Not root rot) and there were a ton of growth points on the sides of it after I cleaned it up.

  • @Kvikurten
    @Kvikurten 2 года назад +2

    Uuuuhhh once again you blessed us with super long video 😍🤩 I love them, and I really needed this one 👌🏼🪴😍🤩

  • @Adelynoir
    @Adelynoir Год назад

    I live in korea, where summer is hot and humid. I got my alocasia at the stsrt os summer and immediatly got a flower and one of the corms shooting up leaves. I just keep it near the grow light(red and blue light) and never use air conditioning. During the winter I place a humidifier by her and keep up on the nutrients every two weeks or so and she doesnt go dormant. Every few months i have to check her because she produces corms like crazy!

  • @amberjanes1836
    @amberjanes1836 7 месяцев назад +1

    I have ADHD too. I prepped up when you said Black velvet!!!! Cuz I’m getting 1 today and I’m totally new to these plants 🌱 but when u forgot what you were talking about, I was like telling you( Black velvet!!! You’re talking about the Black velvet!!!:))!” And I picked up that you have it to and I was trying to help you Even tho you couldn’t hear me 😂❤
    Thank you for all your knowledge and I subscribed too🌱✨🙌🏼

  • @annelynn3506
    @annelynn3506 Год назад +1

    Do you have a video on how you make you substrate x

  • @cannuck3577
    @cannuck3577 2 года назад +2

    I've been watching your RUclips channel for the past four months and as a viewer I'm proud of what you've overcome to post your videos
    with your head.
    I'm thoroughly enjoying this video though,😊 incredibly informative 🪴 content as usual.
    All the best in the New Year Charmaine 🥳

  • @lukki7ster
    @lukki7ster 2 года назад +1

    I tend to agrer with the no drainage. Atleast on my alocasia anyway. Mine hated soil...and hated leca. Right now its just in water and nutrients and working on a 3rd leaf. After she pushes that out, i may try PON

  • @MontegaB
    @MontegaB 2 года назад +1

    Great video. I just recently got my first Alocasia, a Black Velvet, so this is perfect. Lots of info I probably wouldn't have found otherwise. Thanks!

  • @johannaalm9826
    @johannaalm9826 2 года назад +3

    Hey, where do you get those plastic (?) jars / pots / vessels from (these round one where you put your Scalprum in for example) Couldn't find them anywhere but they are so pretty for plants!

  • @reginametzger8553
    @reginametzger8553 2 года назад +1

    I am not a big fan of alocasia. Your video makes me want to try one. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @laurenervin1404
    @laurenervin1404 2 года назад +1

    Love that we have a good, in depth alocasia video now! BTW, that dragon scale is GORGEOUS😮 SO yummy💚💚

  • @sherrykumar2883
    @sherrykumar2883 2 года назад +4

    This is soooo good! Thank you for this in-depth care video. I really appreciate the detail you go into here. I struggled with alocasia for a while, but this year I’ve started to feel more confident with them (even though I grow in soil 😉) I picked up a few tips that I want to try out, thank you.

  • @mycharmedunicorn8715
    @mycharmedunicorn8715 13 дней назад

    Very awesome video. Any updates on the scap Albo Asia corms 2 years later?

  • @KamandaHickey
    @KamandaHickey 2 года назад +1

    I need a Pudge in my life 🧡 his little snores are adorable! I killed alocasias before but it’s because I never properly learned how to care for them so thank you for this video 🙏🏾

    • @unplantparenthood
      @unplantparenthood  2 года назад +1

      Aww pudge sends you his love kamanda!! And I definitely think you should give alocasias another chance ☺️

  • @christinamelanson8011
    @christinamelanson8011 Год назад

    Watching you dig and totally not be afraid of your plants....gives me hope that I, too-- will get there some day..... :) I went from having zero confidence to some* confidence with repotting, I was always terrified I'd kill any plant even by just merely breathing beside it! And I'd like to think my plants are happy :)

  • @UncleKiki89
    @UncleKiki89 2 года назад

    I love Alocasia’s they are my favorites. My all time favorite, I struggled at first with some of them but I never gave up! After my past failed attempts

  • @MeTimePlants
    @MeTimePlants Год назад

    Great video! I just found your channel recently and I’m loving it. Thank you!

  • @luciansteph
    @luciansteph Год назад

    I literally just found you last night! Love your content! So informative and real! Thank you! I appreciate your work! 🪴🪴🤗🤗

  • @flowergirllove21
    @flowergirllove21 2 года назад

    My alocasia micholitziana has 7 leaves and one more on the way. Once it was acclimated to my environment and happy, it’s growing profusely! It even lives in below 40% in the winter and only dropped maybe 1 or 2 leaves!
    All of my Alocasia live in soil though, my aroid mix- I just have to water them a lot more. Lol
    I love Alocasia sooo much. Light from the top is critical, not too too bright either or they start flopping. Lol dealing with my cuprea and that right now. Alwaysss gotta cut those flowers lol they usually come in 2’s. I’ve noticed if they push out more than 2 then they are stressed to some degree. They are probably one of my top 3 genus of plants!
    Thanks for sharing all your experience and understanding of them.

    • @flowergirllove21
      @flowergirllove21 2 года назад

      The curse of “three” leaves was a big thing for a long time and that makes me chuckle- I’m so glad I found my way outta that “curse” lol

  • @diane5454
    @diane5454 Год назад

    Excellent video. I learned a lot. I just bought my first Alocasia last week.
    I have the one with the metallic look on the leaves. It’s so beautiful.
    I’ll be looking to buy others. You informed me about the spider mite issue so now I’ll be on the lookout for that and I know what to do now. Thank you 😊.

  • @commonplantqueen
    @commonplantqueen 2 года назад

    Thank goodness you posted another video today
    The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial is totally stressing me out 😩
    I’m here for chill and good vibes which you always deliver!!
    Hi Pudge!!! You’re such a good boy!!!

  • @karlyharris2941
    @karlyharris2941 2 года назад +3

    This was incredibly informative and helpful! Thank you so much 😊💖🌿

  • @brooklin_bernek
    @brooklin_bernek 2 года назад

    So happy to be here early! Finally!!! Was so used to see your head I was like wait ? Where is she? Haha!!

  • @uncutplants5613
    @uncutplants5613 2 года назад +3

    I freaking love Alocasias! I always say they are so rewarding cuz they grow so fast. My Reticulata sized up in no time. I loved watching you get your corms cuz I could totally relate. When you said, it’s like finding gold, I died😵😂! I get the same damn way digging for those little babes! I’m so glad you made this video full of great info. Semi hydro life x Alocasia =💚🤍 Goals! Can’t wait for Saturday 😂😳✌🏻!

  • @tonyturner6948
    @tonyturner6948 Год назад

    Great video, in depth. Thanks. Hi from the UK. Wondering why you included bark in your Pons mix? Could that possibly be a cause of the root rot?

  • @lindsayjohnston1785
    @lindsayjohnston1785 2 года назад

    Squueeee! I can't wait for a corm update!

  • @tesstropicals
    @tesstropicals 2 года назад

    I had good success with corms in leca in one of those yogurt jars with cellophane covering it! Game changer for me!

  • @Orholam5
    @Orholam5 2 года назад +2

    What's the longest you've had an Alocasia in semihydro? I've found that once they hit the 1-1.5 year mark the root systems start collapsing

  • @JenniferWynn77
    @JenniferWynn77 Год назад

    I know this video is a year old but I just received liquid gold leaf from the UK. I ordered on a Monday and received it on Wednesday. I was shocked!

  • @clayrats
    @clayrats 2 года назад +1

    I was wondering how often should I flush my Alocasi’s in passive Hydro pon mixture. Also great video thanks.

  • @lunastefanieroy
    @lunastefanieroy 2 года назад

    I'm starting to seriously collect alocasias. I'm also not an expert! I started with a silver dragon and I recently purchased a Polly/amazonica. Then, I received two Jacklyn corms yesterday. I'm nervous about growing out of a corm! But I'm determined. Using this video to educate myself and do more research!

  • @hannahjean4301
    @hannahjean4301 2 года назад +1

    Fern fibre is the best to propagate Alocasia in! Very easy to remove from roots too :)

    • @unplantparenthood
      @unplantparenthood  2 года назад +1

      I'm excited to be experimenting with it for the first time with my scalprum corms!

  • @karenmyers9146
    @karenmyers9146 2 года назад +1

    Also where do you get your little metal scraper from. I in the USA

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 2 года назад

    It sits next to the humidifier. It generally stays between 70-80% humidity. But that may change when summer gets here. I’ll pick up another humidifier before then to help keep the humidity up when it gets warm outside. I live in oregon and it’s still cold and rainy with occasional warm sunny day.

  • @yoonacorn
    @yoonacorn 2 года назад +1

    I read the title and just whispered "help" before clicking 😔 🙏

    • @unplantparenthood
      @unplantparenthood  2 года назад

      You got this yoona 🥺

    • @yoonacorn
      @yoonacorn 2 года назад

      @@unplantparenthood I hope so because I'm trying to grow my mom's frydek for her and if I let it croak she will surely sell me for parts.

  • @Trants25
    @Trants25 2 года назад

    Very helpful and very well executed!

  • @little.leafling3909
    @little.leafling3909 2 года назад

    Ahhhh always so happy when you uploadd!!🥰🥰

  • @lukewade4958
    @lukewade4958 5 месяцев назад

    Girl you talking about mealy bugs killed me hahaha - I hate them so much as well! They keep coming back on a couple of my plants and I die everytime.

  • @Orholam5
    @Orholam5 2 года назад

    If you're not opposed to using a specific miticide, Oberon is the best, and it's pollinator friendly.

  • @garygilliam1890
    @garygilliam1890 11 месяцев назад

    Good morning I am just getting into these plants and I am trying to grow in perlite because I can’t find any Leca in my area I was wondering what kind of liquid fertilizer to give them in my grow tent. And can you use what they use in fish tanks gravel for pond

    • @unplantparenthood
      @unplantparenthood  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Gary! I actually just use my regular fertilizer for plants growing in perlite. Right now I’m using TPS one if that helps!

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 2 года назад +1

    What are the percentages of the three products you use in your rooting hormone?How much of each one?

  • @kyrad6543
    @kyrad6543 2 года назад

    I'd love to see some updates on these later. I gave away two alocasias because I hated the way they would toss off a leaf as soon as they got a new one. I have a black velvet now that a friend of mine gave me and I'm trying again. It's currently in soil in a wicking pot with a consistent water reservoir and seems to be doing well. But it's getting a new leaf and I see one of the older ones turning red. So it's gonna toss it.

  • @beverlysullivan1427
    @beverlysullivan1427 4 месяца назад

    Do you have a stingray plant? Could you please show it and what you do. I seem to have a problem with mine. 😊😊

  • @annelynn3506
    @annelynn3506 Год назад

    Can you tell us why the dragon scale has yellow tips what it means as mine has it

  • @valme0w
    @valme0w 2 года назад

    I'm amazed by your resources. You even managed to find a prop box that fits 6 dessert cups perfectly. Can't wait to see the corms grow!

    • @unplantparenthood
      @unplantparenthood  2 года назад

      I was pleasantly surprised at how well they fit 😆

  • @juliettexox9311
    @juliettexox9311 2 месяца назад

    Did you ever update how the propagation went and the alocasias in pon? I looked through your videos and don't see an update?

  • @tammyginmn3380
    @tammyginmn3380 2 года назад

    Hi! Great video. I'm new to many of these processes. Could you tell me where to get the little metal scraper tool you used?

  • @Lela-plants
    @Lela-plants Год назад

    Ok. The snoring pug is soporific. Lol

  • @eurelineverbeek2079
    @eurelineverbeek2079 2 года назад

    A lot's of love 🥰 from the Nederlands! Love your long video's🤩

    • @unplantparenthood
      @unplantparenthood  2 года назад

      Hi Eureline!! (LOVE your name by the way, it's so beautiful!) Sending my love from Canada!!

  • @SickBoiRENegade
    @SickBoiRENegade 2 года назад

    Maybe ive just been lucky but ive found lots of corms (loose in the soil not attached to anything) when repotting and ive had 100%success growing them in soil, leca, moss, and pon! So always search ur soil when repotting... just in case😊

  • @laurrraq
    @laurrraq 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this video 💚 Also, where is your shirt from? It’s super cute!

    • @unplantparenthood
      @unplantparenthood  2 года назад

      Hey Laura! The shirt is from Pure Sunfarms. Their merch is AMAZING.

  • @cynthiaalvarez495
    @cynthiaalvarez495 Год назад

    I’m watching this a year later and I would love an update video on the plants and corms!!!

  • @nvcken
    @nvcken Год назад

    Hi, what is the name of the plant on the thumb image about JUNE Fvaourites?

  • @raleighnoel
    @raleighnoel 10 месяцев назад

    I have a baby frydek (two leaves highly variegrated) and so little and adorable
    I'm scared I'll kill it before I can even get it to a medium size. It's still in the little black pebbles.
    I am too scared to even touch it

  • @sergiog3792
    @sergiog3792 11 месяцев назад

    can you link those glass vessels please

    • @unplantparenthood
      @unplantparenthood  11 месяцев назад

      I get all of my glass vessels primary from thrift stores or dollar stores!

  • @almonick6417
    @almonick6417 2 года назад

    Such a great feedback and review.
    Amazing thanks

  • @anhheo1602
    @anhheo1602 Год назад

    do you remove the old root system when you repot the plant ??

  • @Twinleo1
    @Twinleo1 Год назад

    I had all of my alocasias rot in pon:( Ugghh. I didn’t realize perlite should be mixed in. What percent of perlite do you add? Would you guess like 50/50? I’m honestly thinking it should be at least 50.

  • @sarahsavahnah
    @sarahsavahnah Год назад

    Hi .well useful vidio. Im just getting into alocasia and have about 4 now..im putting them into semi hydro. What is that which you do. You use a name for it that ive not heard.Passive hydro.what exactly is that please. Also my other interest is space and the universe etc and am wondering what your tatoo of Jupiter is. Is it a pets name ?

  • @breannapaige8411
    @breannapaige8411 2 года назад

    Do you use cal mag on plants that already have osmocote in?

  • @Shopgirl2731
    @Shopgirl2731 2 года назад

    This couldn’t have come soon enough. Most of my alos are ☠️. Can’t wait to watch

    • @unplantparenthood
      @unplantparenthood  2 года назад

      Oh no!! I hope this video helps! Keep me updated 🥰

  • @sarah6479
    @sarah6479 Год назад

    Hello!
    Just wondering how much Osmocote do you put into your Pon mix? I’ve been searching around and there really isn’t a definitive amount or even a guidance amount lol.

  • @nicolekroeber9315
    @nicolekroeber9315 2 года назад

    Thank you for the information you provided here as well as ALL of your videos…so informative & just love you and your precious pup💜
    Question~ with Cal-Mag, with the semi-hydro plants, do you water the plant with it and simply leave it in the substrate like you would with soil or allow it to sit for a limited time and rinse?

    • @unplantparenthood
      @unplantparenthood  2 года назад +1

      Hi Nicole! Sorry for the late reply! I don't flush out the cal-mag, I just leave it in the substrate just as you would with soil :)

    • @nicolekroeber9315
      @nicolekroeber9315 2 года назад

      @@unplantparenthood no worries! I appreciate your response, thank you for sharing💜

  • @jamie2808
    @jamie2808 2 года назад

    would you recommend putting rooting hormone on the corm

  • @grimmsoup3851
    @grimmsoup3851 2 года назад

    1:19:50 description of my life. lol. this was my favorite part of the video by far.

  • @dawnfield683
    @dawnfield683 2 года назад +1

    Love the dog

  • @karenmyers9146
    @karenmyers9146 2 года назад

    Do you boil your used pon so you can reuse it?

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 2 года назад

    Loving this video. I was just gifted with an alocasia pink dragon. Do you know anything or have had a pink dragon? Any advice

  • @candyyyybabeeee
    @candyyyybabeeee 7 месяцев назад

    I feel like we’re twinsies, I hate bugs and I’m hoping that being a plant mom will help me overcome my fear (I’m a new plant mom). I need to place a moss pole into my new monstera and I’m TERRIFIED because I was changing the top layer of soil when I first got it and a crab spider crawled up the stem and I blink and it was GONE. So now I’m scared to even go near it and it’s time to water too so I’m like 😭😭😭😭 ALSO I got a variegated alocasia frydek and it’s a baby. It came in soil though, would you recommend repotting her into pon?? Or should I wait? I keeps seeing mixed reviews about switching her right away :(

  • @Kim-ts8nq
    @Kim-ts8nq 2 года назад

    What No. Of Orchiata do you use? Thank you

  • @DatuinChannel
    @DatuinChannel 2 года назад

    I like your ideas. I will do it your way.

  • @strawberrydreww
    @strawberrydreww 8 месяцев назад

    When you said "mealy bugs are f*king disgusting I never felt anything more in my soul I would take spider mites on every plant over that 😭 I'm still in the beginning of this video, I've heard that velvet leaves don't like to be wet, is it fine if it's a spray treatment once a month of really cleaning them and drying the leaves after?

    • @strawberrydreww
      @strawberrydreww 8 месяцев назад

      Or is the back of them okay to be wet?

  • @Kira-kg4kl
    @Kira-kg4kl 2 года назад

    Honestly highly suggest beneficial predator bugs for your collection, so good and makes it so you don't have to spray chemicals 💚

  • @BeautifullifeHomeandGardening
    @BeautifullifeHomeandGardening Год назад

    Very beautiful 🌱❤😊

  • @lisaanglim9588
    @lisaanglim9588 2 года назад

    Those cuprea leaves look velvety. Is it?

  • @dabittyslaya
    @dabittyslaya Год назад

    I have a baby zebrina I just repotted in pon yesterday. Woke up today and another leaf dropped lol. How do you decide which alocasias to place in semi hydro?

    • @unplantparenthood
      @unplantparenthood  Год назад

      Oh the joys of alocasia parenthood 😆 I actually prefer to have all of my alocasias in semi hydro! I do find though that the transitions are usually a roll of the dice in terms of if they'll throw a hissy fit or not. Don't be surprised if all of the current roots die. Just keep an eye on it, it usually tends to re-root pretty quickly after with new acclimatized roots and will push out some new leaves after!

    • @dabittyslaya
      @dabittyslaya Год назад

      @@unplantparenthood @unplantparenthood I have a poly or yucatan(still can't figure out which ) in straight potting soil....7 leaves!!! Im going to have to repot before spring but I don't want to touch it. One thing I did notice was your vessel choice. My zebrina is the same size as your plant at the 49 minute mark but in a bigger plastic cup, basically a clear solo cup. Is that too big?

  • @Mandi_Hui
    @Mandi_Hui 2 года назад

    I definitely struggle with Alocasia aswell. I came across the Alocasia Dragon Scale for €9 in IKEA which was a great price so i took the plunge to give it ago. Since haven’t it has given me two leaves. Also lost two smaller leaves they just turned yellow. I definitely notice when needs watering there leaves kinda flops down. And if you don’t water it properly you can get the yellow tips or edges. Also people have experience when they get new leaves they can also lost leaves too. I have been thinking getting the Alocasia Cuprea Red Secret which looks like an Alien plant with that metallic leave. Do you know what is the difference between that one and the Azlanii? The Alocasia Sinuata looks gorgeous the leave texture and colour maybe even more nicer than the Dragon Scale. I also want the Alocasia Scalprum after seeing yours not an easy find yet here. The Alocasia Frydek Variegated Albo White has lovely variegations but worry about the variegations staying and the white parts staying pristine. As my Philodendron White Princess the white parts don’t stay pristine it can get discoloured which is stopping me buying another variegated green and white leaves types of plant. Only Hoya plants would not so they are safer. Seeing you use a toothbrush to clean the leaves couldn’t help my heart pounding in case the leaves would ripped. I tend to use a soft cloth instead with lemon dish water soap and water as pests don’t like lemon scent. I heard removing all the corns in the Alocasia is not good as they need some in the plant to provide growth and nutrients for the plant to grow and stay alive.

  • @earthwatersun3848
    @earthwatersun3848 2 года назад

    the way you describe mealy bugs😂 girl me too!!!

  • @thegoddessandthegeekhomest2880
    @thegoddessandthegeekhomest2880 2 года назад

    Such in depth information! Thank you 💚

    • @unplantparenthood
      @unplantparenthood  2 года назад +1

      I'm glad you found it helpful. Happy Alocasia growing!!

  • @hardingperreault4010
    @hardingperreault4010 Год назад

    Thanks so much! So helpful🎉😊❤

  • @LyndsayClay
    @LyndsayClay 2 года назад

    Where is your shirt from? 😍🌿