Hello fellow plant lovers! If you’re reading this, chances are you’re feeling a bit worried about your gorgeous Alocasia. Maybe your stunning Alocasia ‘Polly’ isn’t looking quite so perky, or your dramatic ‘Black Velvet’ seems undeniably down. Seeing these ‘jewel’ plants struggle can really cause that sinking feeling, can’t it? One of the most common, … Read more
Is Your Gorgeous Alocasia Looking a Bit Washed Out? Let’s Figure It Out! Okay, fellow plant parent, let’s talk about something that can cause a little flutter of worry: noticing your stunning Alocasia’s leaves looking pale, faded, or just not as vibrant as they once were. You likely brought this ‘jewel’ home for its dramatic … Read more
Hey Alocasia Lovers! Let’s Tackle Those Tiny Black Flies Buzzing Around Hello fellow Alocasia enthusiasts! If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve noticed some unwelcome little visitors flitting around your prized Alocasia plants. You know the ones – those tiny, dark flies that seem to appear out of nowhere and hang around the soil. Yep, … Read more
Alocasias, with their stunning, often jewel-like leaves, are true showstoppers in any houseplant collection. Whether it’s the velvety darkness of a ‘Black Velvet’, the striking veins of a ‘Polly’, or the architectural stems of a ‘Zebrina’, these plants capture our hearts. But sometimes, unwelcome guests try to crash the party. If you’ve noticed strange silvery … Read more
Hello fellow Alocasia lovers! It’s Alex here, your friendly neighborhood Alocasia aficionado. We all adore these stunning plants, often called ‘jewels’ of the houseplant world, right? From the striking veins of a ‘Polly’ to the deep allure of a ‘Black Velvet’, they bring so much drama and beauty to our homes. But sometimes, uninvited guests … 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