Mastering Alocasia Care - Tips and Tricks

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @yvetteboonecreates
    @yvetteboonecreates Год назад +157

    All I can say is WOW!!! Your plants are gorgeous!! I'm glad to hear you talk about the realities of plant care and matching the plant's care with your willingness to do certain things and what you dislike (floor cleanup). That makes caring for plants much more realistic...and in reality...more fun. It feels less obligatory. Loving the long form video BTW. Thanks for sharing your collection.

    • @leafydiva
      @leafydiva  Год назад +10

      Thank you so much for all those kind words! I really appreciate it. Actually, I'm probably going to steal some of them for my bio because I've had trouble putting my approach to plant care in the right words. 🤣 Thanks again! 💚💚💚

    • @nessyellis5113
      @nessyellis5113 3 месяца назад

      Morning gorgeous! I have fallen in love with you for just one sentence....I shouldn't get more Alocasias as I don't have enough space 😂 fab!
      I need your advice badly! Two days ago for my birthday I got Polly and I LOVE them, beautiful leave plants, but I previously successfully killed some of them😢 so I need all the advice I could get.

  • @Meskarune
    @Meskarune Год назад +18

    I also grow my alocasias in self watering pots with very chunky mix of leca, perlite, vermiculite, seramis, pumice, orchid bark and peat moss. They do well like this.

  • @lindseybannon1843
    @lindseybannon1843 Год назад +87

    I love how real and low maintenance you get! This is what I need!

    • @leafydiva
      @leafydiva  Год назад +5

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. 💚💚💚💚

  • @babs1076
    @babs1076 9 месяцев назад +7

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Alocasia is one genus I’ve struggled with, and I’ve never believed the one in, one out theory. Your care videos are very helpful, I appreciate you!

  • @sarcasticshoe
    @sarcasticshoe Год назад +8

    I really appreciate how you organized your video. I felt like you were just having a convo with me. ❤️❤️❤️ I'm so glad that I found your RUclips channel

  • @PhoenixFyreRising
    @PhoenixFyreRising Год назад +11

    I do use beneficial bugs specifically for spider mites monthly as a preventative in the summer since I live in FL and so far I never had a spider mite problem an I have 18 different Alocasias. For me, it works. The other parts of seasons I just wipe down my leaves when I water all of my plants. Love your information on Alocasias.

  • @YogawithAliBeale
    @YogawithAliBeale 8 месяцев назад +3

    This is my first time of your channel. I have a black velvet and it's flowering. You are just such a beautiful human and a wealth of knowledge. I absolutely love your personality and how you interact with your plants. 💗

  • @LoveJerbear
    @LoveJerbear Год назад +21

    Thank you for talking about the different alocasia needs. Love how in tune you are with your plants and know their behaviors and preferences.

  • @Binnie_303
    @Binnie_303 Год назад +4

    Thank you for confirming my suspicion that my Alocasia Tiny Dancer losing a leaf after growing another one was not normal! I didn’t think it was either! All I could think was “how will my plant ever get any bigger or make any progress if that’s the case?”. Turns out she is root bound and has roots coming out the bottom of the pot! I’m hoping this is the reason why she’s unhappy because otherwise I’m stumped. She has 12 hours of bright indirect light and high humidity with constant air flow. This video cleared up so much!

  • @dianed4526
    @dianed4526 8 месяцев назад +5

    You are adorable! Love your real approach to plant care. As low key as you are, it’s obvious that you really know what you’re talking about. Thank you so much for this video!

  • @louisedreisig6166
    @louisedreisig6166 Год назад +37

    I'm torn between hoping my Alocasias will grow as big as yours and worrying about where I'll put them if they do! 😍😂 I'm in the process of transferring all of mine to self-watering pots, some in pon and some in soil, and they do seem to love it!

    • @safuwanfauzi5014
      @safuwanfauzi5014 3 месяца назад +1

      used rice husk, + perlite + peat moss + pumice, you can mixed peat moss and coco peat, trust me all alocasia species love it, i have 50 species of alocasia, included caladium and colocasia.

  • @JoseGarcia-oc7dj
    @JoseGarcia-oc7dj Год назад +3

    So happy you are doing long-form videos! You come across very low-key which is great!

  • @psycheready6958
    @psycheready6958 Год назад +4

    Love that tip about the feather duster! I've had lots of run-ins with bugs and tried all the sprays, but what I've decided is that the most important thing is mechanical removal. I like to spray my plants with the shower hose, to get all the buggies off. I have found that is way more effective than any pesticide...and WAY less work! But I love the feather duster because that means I wouldn't have to even move my plants! ha ha...getting one today

  • @Winnie-wq2og
    @Winnie-wq2og Год назад +6

    I am very curious about the feather duster, it seems like such a good tool!
    But wouldn't you have to clean it once in a while? And how would you go about cleaning it?

  • @mschumacher73
    @mschumacher73 Год назад +3

    I'm just starting to get into Alocasias and yours rule!

  • @missperry9539
    @missperry9539 Год назад +8

    Really happy to run across this video. I picked up a variegated “Lucifer” from Home Depot last week. There were 3 plants in it, HUGE pot. Two are variegated, one of those has reverted but the smallest is all variegated. I’m not a huge Alocasia person and just have a silver dragon that I’ve been battling with. I put the two variegated plants in semi hydro so I’m glad to see you approve. But not before harvesting the 10 corms in the pot:)

  • @dianeschroeder5882
    @dianeschroeder5882 5 месяцев назад +3

    You really are a Leafy Diva! Well done! So inspirational. Thank you! ❤

  • @lorenalittlejohn7379
    @lorenalittlejohn7379 Год назад +4

    New plant mommy here!! I can’t get enough of your Alocasias and monsteras 🤭 you’re the reason I bought an Adansonii and a deliciosa…now this vid is tempting me to get an Alocasia…I think the feather 🪶 duster and dusting it off like a maid in a novela sold me 😂🤭 Anyway great content and new subby ❤

  • @mgf2581
    @mgf2581 Месяц назад +1

    Not sure if you mentioned your location, but I know Alocasias are tropical. I live in LA where its very dry and hot desert climate. My Alocasias have 1-4 leaves at the most, and the leaves don't grow very much. I watch a lot of plant content but most people don't mention their location so i'm wondering if you think it makes a difference where your are located. I love your videos!

  • @dianecaruthers966
    @dianecaruthers966 7 месяцев назад +5

    Wow, you must really have a green thumb! I'm just getting back into some house plants. So I really appreciate the information you give. Thank you! 😊

  • @rattuscanis
    @rattuscanis Год назад +10

    I was starting to struggle with what to do with some of my plants. They're doing ok but I still felt they weren't 100%. This video was absolutely amazing and I now know what I need to do to help them out! We have similar tastes in plants too! I would love to see more about the different types of alocasia that you have too but I'm looking forward to the different projects you have planned!

  • @gracejenkins5148
    @gracejenkins5148 Год назад +2

    I'm so glad I found you on YT! Can you do a video about your semi hydro systems and pon?

  • @moi2995
    @moi2995 5 месяцев назад +1

    I’m so happy I was recommended your channel. I just can’t relate to lots of these plant channels. They feel a little snobby and too curated. Their process it complicated. Just not me. I’m a novice. Your personality is wonderful. I love the simplicity of your suggestions and your esthetic is lovely.

  • @catherinecute8293
    @catherinecute8293 Год назад +1

    Holy Smokes! Your plants are gorgeous! Thanks for the information on alocasia care.

  • @tk6916
    @tk6916 6 месяцев назад +2

    I will try the feather dusting tip. Thanks

  • @karenf14
    @karenf14 Месяц назад

    As a new plant owner I really appreciate all your valuable information. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

  • @morgangroothand7613
    @morgangroothand7613 Год назад +12

    I love your content so much and I am excited you created a RUclips!! Your videos aren’t full of annoying fluff, cleanly edited and your collections is amazing.
    I would love to recommend you doing a video talking about how you propagate your cuttings, if you do.
    I would also love a video on what plants thrive in lechuza pon vs which are best in a soil medium
    I would love a video on your care tips for your different anthuriums, like you did with this Alocasia video !
    Have a great week ❤

    • @leafydiva
      @leafydiva  Год назад +6

      Thank you so much for the kinds words. Those a great video ideas. I can definitely do a video about which plants i recommend Pon for and which ones I believe do better in soil! 😊

  • @ildikojones7073
    @ildikojones7073 Год назад +4

    So glad you’ve decided to make a longer video! Thank you! Very informative.

    • @leafydiva
      @leafydiva  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much! 😊

  • @zenmamalove
    @zenmamalove Год назад +1

    OMG I'm so happy I'm stubbked upon you! You ROCK! THANKS for keeping it real and low key!

  • @kimlebiavant5433
    @kimlebiavant5433 Год назад +3

    Fantastic alocacia care video, super helpful too see how u handle issues that come up like slow growth , yellow leaves. ) . Thanks so much!

  • @neesyg.3294
    @neesyg.3294 Год назад +3

    How in the world have I never seen your channel!!! I love your energy and your plants are just magnificent! So pretty and healthy and I also love your hair lol Started following on IG as well your going to love the dragons breath its one of my favs for sure it grows super fast and the leaves size up so nicely as it matures. Have a wonderful day!!!❤❤😊

  • @mistert2421
    @mistert2421 3 дня назад

    FEATHER DUSTING!!!....WORKS GREAT!......i've tried all sorts of potions, lotions only to "WORK" the plant over to the point of death.
    this is a great tip, thanks for sharing🤗

    • @leafydiva
      @leafydiva  2 дня назад

      I’m so glad it’s working for you! ☺️

  •  6 месяцев назад +1

    First video I'm watching of yours and I absolutely love you! (and your gorgeous plants!) You seem to be no-nonsense and really funny (and of course, informational!). Thank you for the tips, I'll know what to do with my new Silver Dragon :D

  • @jillianleblanc9370
    @jillianleblanc9370 Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants lovely collection beautiful

  • @madelaine3209
    @madelaine3209 Год назад +1

    I’m back, so happy I found your video. I’ll probably watch it over and over because it is so informative and I admire all your plants and I want mine to be like yours. Love, love, love your video. The plant site you referred me to is great and the prices are very reasonable. Thank you!!!!

  • @TropicalGardeningCyprus
    @TropicalGardeningCyprus Год назад +1

    I love your alocasia collection very much. They're so beautiful am a bit jealous. My collection is not so bright, but I can grow it outdoors. Growing them outdoors is a different thing all together. Only hardy species, all giants and countless offshoots every year to trade with other hobbyists..

  • @CogniVerseHub
    @CogniVerseHub Год назад +1

    you have the most beautiful home, you plants are incredible, you take great care of them!

  • @allie2121
    @allie2121 Год назад +1

    So jealous of your lighting !!! I am growing my alocasia collection. I just splurged and got an albo odora - so many corms, lets hope they are variegated lol!!

  • @xXxXxCGPBxXxXx
    @xXxXxCGPBxXxXx Год назад +2

    Your plants are amazing! A testimony to your knowledge and care. I’m just starting with Alocasia’s … on a side note are you by chance in Canada? I noticed your potting soil bag in the early part and I thought you might be in Canada. 💞

  • @caterpillarnana
    @caterpillarnana Год назад +4

    I like your feather duster idea. Plants I can still lift I carry to the shower and stroke each leaf as I shower them. I take a wash cloth to my big plants, but if a feather duster works for you, Hallelujah! My poor old back thanks you for the tip. God bless you.

  • @EverythingPlants
    @EverythingPlants Год назад +1

    This is one of the better alocasia care videos on RUclips! Great job

    • @leafydiva
      @leafydiva  Год назад

      Thank you so much for watching! 😊

  • @MrWhitney4e
    @MrWhitney4e 7 месяцев назад

    OMG, the duster idea is genius!! How come I never thought of that?!! Thank you! I'm glad that I watched it through the end of this video :)
    I saw a tiny baby Silver Dragon at a garden center. I was hesitant as the silver color was rather dull but after seeing your well grown plant, I think I want to go back and get one. Well, if there's any left by the time I got back to the store.

  • @pamelahaxton647
    @pamelahaxton647 Год назад +1

    Excellent video. Answered all my questions, covered everything. And... you are a delightful hostess. Love your gorgeous plants, by the way.

  • @tracywalker5431
    @tracywalker5431 8 месяцев назад

    WOWSER! I can only hope & pray that my baby Alocasias grow up to be half the stunning plants you have. Thank you for all the great information. Especially, about the fertilizer you use & that you use it for every watering 1/3 strength. Because I heard they were big eaters.

  • @HipyoTech
    @HipyoTech Год назад +2

    I use predatory mite satchels, and they removed my spider mites - they were like $2 a pouch and got rid of my mites in a month or so.

    • @leafydiva
      @leafydiva  Год назад +2

      $2 a satchel?!? At that price I wouldn’t mind using and replenishing them. Do you mind telling me where you got them from?

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      @Aaakeith Год назад +1

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      @HipyoTech Год назад

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  • @christyvanderheyden
    @christyvanderheyden Месяц назад

    Thanks for some great tips and inspiring to see an amazing collection 🙏

  • @anitaprice4401
    @anitaprice4401 Год назад +3

    Brilliant! Great tips. Beautiful collection. Thank you.❤

  • @병동2064호
    @병동2064호 Год назад

    The duster looks so fluffy and your hand movement is so satisfying... I want to be dusted too

  • @madhumitanag3357
    @madhumitanag3357 Год назад +1

    I just loveeeee your alocasias, they are divas!!

  • @kimrickards83
    @kimrickards83 Год назад

    It’s the bam, bam, bam, bam, bam for me! I am so excited to see my babies grow after stumbling on this video ❤

  • @PaintedHorsey
    @PaintedHorsey 2 месяца назад

    I thought you did a great job of collecting your thoughts, and I’m feeling inspired!

  • @EasyLittlePlants
    @EasyLittlePlants 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this amazing advice! So tired of all the "Oh, this plant is supposed to drop leaves" stuff I see online. I feel like healthy leaf dropping is only really a thing for outdoor plants, or plants that can be propagated by leaves and are trying to spread (burro's tail). Totally subscribing!

  • @rosegriffis2129
    @rosegriffis2129 5 месяцев назад +1

    Wow what a great great video on alocasia thank you so much

  • @lubybel3221
    @lubybel3221 4 месяца назад

    I've just bought a small Alocasi Bambino... the Leaf pattern did it for me ... thank you for your video it is going to help my keep my new plant healthy...

  • @wishingonthemoon1
    @wishingonthemoon1 Год назад

    A feather duster is a brilliant idea! Wow!

  • @catherineh8606
    @catherineh8606 9 месяцев назад

    MINDBLOWN! A duster for spider mites?! Definitely doing this! Your plants are gorgeous!

    • @BinuralOdyssey
      @BinuralOdyssey 9 месяцев назад

      Wouldn't that just spread them all over the place? I had spider mites once on a syngonium I bought locally from a private seller. I took it outside, hosed it off two days in a row, and haven't had any since.

  • @cmduis
    @cmduis 5 месяцев назад

    I just wanted to say that I got most of my alocasia in pon because of you and they are finally THRIVING!! I have been able to buy some wishlist plants and even some variegated ones because of your advise, so THANK YOU!!

    • @leafydiva
      @leafydiva  5 месяцев назад +1

      Wow, I’m so happy to hear that! It’s such a great feeling confidently buying wishlist plants and knowing they have an excellent chance of survival. Happy growing! ☺️🫶

  • @caroljohnson2238
    @caroljohnson2238 Год назад +1

    Just started with Alocasia. Thank you for the Great Advice

  • @sylviar549
    @sylviar549 6 месяцев назад

    These are great tips! I have acquired a dying alocasia and it needs some serious help. I don't want to do trial and error to see what works. You have some great advice and really prove it with your beautiful plants!

  • @datlaichelle2736
    @datlaichelle2736 Год назад +1

    Diva , where are you originally from, what island, Barbados , Jamaica ..? Thanks for the longer videos 😊 could you do corms step by step with monthly update. Also how you repot with your self watering system.

  • @flatcreek4665
    @flatcreek4665 Год назад

    I bought my first Alocasia today (Dragon Scale). Hopped on RUclips to get some care tips and clicked on you. So glad I did. Great video! I subscribed. Will start binging your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @cydneyd4158
    @cydneyd4158 11 месяцев назад +1

    OMG! I love your videos. Thank you so much for them

  • @plant-logic
    @plant-logic Год назад

    I enjoyed the duster segment, haha. Awesome personality! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos

  • @SirMopy
    @SirMopy 8 месяцев назад +1

    damn i love the video and your energy! beautiful plants and even for me as an avid alocasia owner i learned new things! thank you! warmest regards from germany! 😊

  • @yummyLima
    @yummyLima Месяц назад

    Thank you for this video. Very easy steps. I got our first Alocasia today.
    Got a Alocasia wentii AKA Hardy Elephant ears. :)
    I'm super excited

    • @leafydiva
      @leafydiva  Месяц назад

      Wonderful! Good luck!

  • @MsMoneyonMyMind
    @MsMoneyonMyMind Год назад +1

    I saw your collection/family and immediately subscribed! Gorgeous plants; absolutely stunning…
    Teach me your ways 😩

  • @silviap4478
    @silviap4478 6 месяцев назад

    This video is older, but I use beneficial mites and I am very happy with them. I used them as a preventive and I have a big collection of Calatheas, Alocasias and Anthuriums, now ongoing three years. I never ever had a spider mite problem. I had the occasional thrip, but they never did more than a few silver lines on the leaves and then they were gone again. So yeah, I buy the satchels every 8 weeks and I am super happy with them

  • @dkf819
    @dkf819 Год назад +2

    EXCELLENT VIDEO, THANK YOU!

  • @ainaaina4505
    @ainaaina4505 Год назад +1

    I’m in LOVEEE, listening to you and your plant care makes my day! Such beautiful plants!!💖

  • @aarynrose
    @aarynrose Год назад +11

    Love your vid! Just wanted raise my hand 🙋‍♀️ as a person who after a spider mite outbreak on my alocasias used beneficial bugs that eradicated the problem in days and I’ve never had any issues since then in my 200+ plant collection. They’re all I trust for pest management now. I never use ladybugs though, as there’s some ecological issues with using them many places, and yep - they fly away. But predatory mites and lacewing - they are winners! 🏆

  • @whiteboxandwhat
    @whiteboxandwhat 11 месяцев назад

    I love your video!! Thanks for the helpful advise.. as a newbie in alocasia, i now found the reasons why my alocasia isnt happy. Your repotting seems a game changer for me. Wish me luck 🙏

  • @allisfaith
    @allisfaith Год назад +2

    I bought my first alocasia recently from Lowe’s, it’s a black velvet (?) I think, it was a rescue - only one leaf left…I’m transplanting into leca, fingers crossed 🤞🏻

    • @allisfaith
      @allisfaith Год назад

      Ps I live in the desert too…eek!

    • @YellaSpiceFamily
      @YellaSpiceFamily Год назад +1

      Same here - we probably rescued plants from the same national corporate shipment 🙄 How's yours doing?

  • @stephaniecervantes3216
    @stephaniecervantes3216 Год назад +1

    😍 your collection is amazing! I wanted to incorporate more alocasia into my collection and this information helped me tremendously!

  • @JupiterN624
    @JupiterN624 5 месяцев назад

    Ok, your plants look better than anyone’s plants!! They are goals!
    Just subscribed, and I will recommend your content to everyone!
    I’m about to transfer a few of mine to pon.

    • @leafydiva
      @leafydiva  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much! ☺️💚

  • @andyx6827
    @andyx6827 Год назад

    Thanks for this video! Your plants look awesome :) I also agree that alocasia do NOT drop leaves - unless there's something wrong with them.
    Greetings from Germany ❤

  • @AleahWaldner
    @AleahWaldner 6 месяцев назад

    Do alocasias need a lot of humidity? Beautiful plants!!! Thank you for making this video

  • @bigtomatoplantslover6205
    @bigtomatoplantslover6205 Год назад

    Wow beautiful Plants ^^
    Like it
    My friend, thank you for good sharing

  • @lesdodds6491
    @lesdodds6491 3 месяца назад

    Love your plant collection and display. Fantastic room👌

  • @723snoopy
    @723snoopy Год назад +1

    Your plants are beautiful!!

  • @romyborraify
    @romyborraify 5 месяцев назад

    Wow, I love your plants!! Beautiful 😍

    • @leafydiva
      @leafydiva  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much 😊

  • @ReeRuns
    @ReeRuns Год назад +1

    Those look insane lol holy cow! I'm blown away, and really hope I can help my alocasias to be that happy! Definitely going to try the duster as it's much less labor intensive than my current de-pesting process. Incredible

  • @vickiebell1833
    @vickiebell1833 3 месяца назад

    Thanks. I’ll try dusting the leafs. I haven’t really looked for the pest, but it’s on tomorrow. 😘👍

  • @cheliajones9907
    @cheliajones9907 Год назад +1

    I love how all your aloccasia look. as a newbe, I'm afraid of aloccasia. the idea of using a self watering pot sounds good. can all aloccasia be grown in self watering pots??? (Blk velvet, bambino, heterophylla corazon) These are the aloccasias I'm interested in

  • @peggyhofmann9187
    @peggyhofmann9187 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for all the good tips! Subscribed.

  • @JoJoJohnston
    @JoJoJohnston 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you, LOVE YOU!

  • @janice4512
    @janice4512 Год назад +2

    Thank you for this video! I'm always having issues with my alocasia, but I keep trying. I hope what I learned from you helps me do better. 😊

    • @leafydiva
      @leafydiva  Год назад +2

      You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful! 😊

  • @MsNipri
    @MsNipri 3 месяца назад

    Your Alocasia Collection is gorgeous ❤

  • @elizabethdianneb6
    @elizabethdianneb6 Месяц назад

    😍😍 So happy I found your channel! Love your vibe! I immediately hit subscribe.

    • @leafydiva
      @leafydiva  Месяц назад

      Thank you and welcome!!! 🤗

  • @AraceliChavez-n5w
    @AraceliChavez-n5w 4 месяца назад

    So happy to start following you…you are wonderful! And your plants are to die for, luv luv luv ❤️

  • @jerseypecanpeach5469
    @jerseypecanpeach5469 Год назад +2

    Thank you, and I love your energy!

    • @leafydiva
      @leafydiva  Год назад

      Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 😊

  • @houseplantfein
    @houseplantfein Год назад +1

    Love this. Thanks so much. I love alocasia, but struggle a lot. This is very helpful.

  • @lluciae
    @lluciae 7 месяцев назад

    Giiirrrl! Your room full of plants is like goals !
    Thanks for the video

  • @connierackel3639
    @connierackel3639 Год назад +1

    BRAVO! Your plants are 🤩🤩🤩! I hope to have that one day.

  • @angelinaperez9088
    @angelinaperez9088 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this. Just got my first Alocasia Polly ♥️✨
    Can’t wait to watch her grow.

  • @vintageblackarabians3797
    @vintageblackarabians3797 Год назад

    Thank you for all the great tips. I just bought my first Alocasia today. A Pink P. Alocasia. Not sure what the P stands for, but that is the name on the tag. I appreciate all y our tips. Thank you! Ann

  • @LadyDragon11135
    @LadyDragon11135 Год назад +1

    Hey I've seen you on instagram! Good thing you got recommended to me here as well

  • @toupefranklin9873
    @toupefranklin9873 Год назад

    Great info I can use. I need my love of alocasia to overcome my fear of dust mites!

  • @jude1515
    @jude1515 4 месяца назад

    Beautiful plants. I bought one a few weeks ago.

  • @sheysalas9966
    @sheysalas9966 Год назад +1

    Love your content! Have you ever had any Alocasia flower? I have 3 flowering right now and im wondering if I should chop them off

  • @DaisyBorrero-ps4xh
    @DaisyBorrero-ps4xh 4 месяца назад

    Beautiful plants and you have a great personality.