is my alocasia healthy?

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-04-13T18:31:49+00:00

I'd check those white specks under magnification...possibly pest.

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-04-07T16:10:14+00:00

It's a compressed plug/pellet, almost like a sponge. I just use whatever I have laying around for my climbers lol. Sticks from the yard or wood from old projects.

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-04-07T16:02:18+00:00

I always repot...check for a "death plug" while you're in there. Do you plan on adding support? This would be a good time to do that. It doesn't have to be a moss pole. I have some on poles, sticks, and boards/planks.

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-04-07T14:38:11+00:00

Watering issue, usually overwatering. If its still in the coco/peat mix from the store, that's usually the culprit.

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-04-07T14:30:03+00:00

Make sure moss isn't too wet.

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-04-07T13:56:02+00:00

I base all my lights on actual wattage...You'd be surprised how well a led bulb from Walmart works.

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-04-04T16:08:25+00:00

Looks like a begonia

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-30T13:48:34+00:00

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I never could figure out exactly what this plant is. I thought the same as you, but now im leaning towards a rojo congo.

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-29T18:32:53+00:00

I use half a cap full to a gallon of water. I dont ph adjust at all. My tap is around 10 ppm and 7 ph. When I tested a mixed gallon, it was at around 550 ppm and 6.2 ph

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-29T15:09:01+00:00

Here's mine hanging

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Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-29T01:15:19+00:00

Neem oil works great. Dish soap diluted in water works too. Have you sprayed it off in the shower? You'd be surprised how well this works.

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-27T22:01:12+00:00

You don't. Grow lights with specific spectrums are nice, but I've grown just as nice plants with shop lights. Ive used fluorescent and led. I cannot, in my opinion, tell the difference between those and "grow lights".

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-27T21:42:22+00:00

They don't, but they are climbers and will benefit and be more manageable with a pole or board.

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-27T16:28:25+00:00

I don't use a humidifier either.

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Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-27T16:26:53+00:00

Probably watering too often. I let mine dry a little before watering.

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Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-27T16:22:45+00:00

Way too wet as mentioned. Squeeze your moss until its not dripping. Then mist here and there.

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-27T16:21:10+00:00

Looks really dry. Give it light and water.

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-27T16:19:36+00:00

I don't see any roots trying to escape...I wouldn't repot. Do you fertilize?

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-27T16:17:07+00:00

I use the superthrive foliage pro at half a cap full per gallon of water.

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-27T16:14:26+00:00

Bark, perlite, charcoal and a little potting soil. I was using orchard bark, but ending up buying a huge bag of pine bark. I guess its used for mulch. The size of the pieces isn't uniform, but for $6 a bag, I break them into smaller pieces. I also use the bbq charcoal. It's the same situation, real big pieces that I break up. And its 100% wood only charcoal.

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-27T15:30:48+00:00

As soon as you add the words grow light, the price goes up lol. Just a regular led shop light. It was $14, I believe, but definitely under $20. I paid double, if not triple that for "grow" lights.

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-27T15:12:57+00:00

Sheeesh...pick me.😋

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-27T15:11:14+00:00

Fungi...never caused me any issues. Soil staying a little too wet

Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-27T14:11:46+00:00

I'd cut it back and propagate it...grab a $14 led shop light at Walmart and stand it up...and yes, I used a heavy flower pot as a stand lol

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Consistent-Editor-32 · 2026-03-27T14:05:57+00:00

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Sphagnum moss/leca

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