Hello fellow plant lovers! Are you gazing at your stunning Alocasia, maybe a ‘Polly’ with its dramatic leaves or a velvety ‘Black Velvet’, and thinking, “I wish I had more of these beauties”? Or perhaps your favourite plant is starting to look a little crowded in its pot, with little babies popping up around the … Read more
Hello fellow plant enthusiasts and Alocasia admirers! It’s Alex here, your friendly guide in the sometimes-tricky, always-rewarding world of Alocasia care. If you’ve welcomed one of these stunning ‘jewel’ plants into your home – maybe a striking ‘Polly’, a velvety ‘Black Velvet’, or a dramatic ‘Zebrina’ – you already know they bring incredible jungle vibes. … Read more
Hey fellow plant parents! Let’s talk about one of the most stunning plant families out there: Alocasias. With their dramatic leaves, whether it’s the striking veins of a ‘Polly’, the velvety darkness of a ‘Black Velvet’, or the striped stems of a ‘Zebrina’, these ‘jewel’ plants truly capture our hearts. But, let’s be honest, figuring … Read more
Welcome, Fellow Alocasia Admirer! Let’s Talk Watering. Hello there, plant friend! If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve fallen for the dramatic beauty of Alocasias. Whether it’s the striking veins of a ‘Polly’, the velvety leaves of a ‘Black Velvet’, or the striped stems of a ‘Zebrina’, these plants – often called Jewel Alocasias or … Read more
That Sinking Feeling: When Your Stunning Alocasia Starts to Droop Okay, deep breaths, fellow plant parent. You walk over to admire your gorgeous Alocasia – maybe a striking ‘Polly’ or a velvety ‘Black Velvet’ – and your heart sinks. Those magnificent leaves, usually standing proud, are drooping. Limp. Sad-looking. It’s a feeling many Alocasia owners … Read more
Uh Oh, Brown Tips! Decoding Distress Signals from Your Jewel Alocasia Aren’t Alocasias just stunning? With their dramatic shapes and striking patterns, these ‘jewel’ plants bring such a wow factor to our homes. Whether you’re nurturing an iconic ‘Polly’, a velvety ‘Black Velvet’, or a striped ‘Zebrina’, watching a new leaf unfurl is pure plant … Read more
That Sinking Feeling: When Your Stunning Alocasia Starts Yellowing Okay, fellow plant parent, let’s talk about something that can make even seasoned growers a little anxious: seeing those beautiful, often dramatic leaves on your Alocasia starting to turn yellow. Whether you have a striking ‘Polly’, a velvety ‘Black Velvet’, or a statuesque ‘Zebrina’, these plants … Read more