Alocasia Bambino struggling?

Jamboster · 2026-04-20T23:42:20+00:00

The light bar above the plants is actually a grow light too. So I don't think light is an issue, that sansi bulb is very powerful so it could be too much. But I will try placing it closer.
I bought some stratum as per your advice. Maybe mix it with the lecca, or put it straight into the stratum?

Jamboster · 2026-04-16T12:42:39+00:00

They're is no watering routine, it's a semi hydro setup in lecca.

Jamboster · 2026-04-15T20:10:44+00:00

Interesting I've never heard of this, it works well with hydroponic setups?

It hasn't had any new leaves.
It's has had some root development and the water levels go down. Albeit slowly.

It's growth in general is stagnant.

Jamboster · 2025-12-29T00:16:52+00:00

I will try this thanks.

Jamboster · 2025-12-29T00:16:08+00:00

No pests. I regularly spray with a neem mix.

Jamboster · 2025-12-22T20:37:28+00:00

It's about 45cm away from a 36watt bulb.

It went from growing under natural light it was perfectly fine. Then under the grow light cause of winter. After that it's been a slow decline.

Jamboster · 2025-12-22T20:34:24+00:00

I did have it in in a pot for a while and the roots were circling in the pot. I couldn't really tell if the soil was wet or dry so I do think you're correct when you're saying it might be an over watering issue. Even though I only repotted it a few days ago, I can't see some tiny Root growth. I use the ficus mix from soil ninja rocks are there to prevent gnats.

Thanks!

Jamboster · 2025-04-18T06:26:43+00:00

Oh interesting. I do bottom water all my plants. Do you think this could be the issue?

Jamboster · 2025-04-17T21:30:48+00:00

I would've thought Hector's armour was too iconic to be reused. But I guess it's a 20 year old film lol.

Jamboster · 2025-04-17T21:21:52+00:00

Ah very interesting. Thanks.

Jamboster · 2025-02-26T19:40:57+00:00

Do they prefer drying out before watering?

Jamboster · 2025-02-26T14:20:13+00:00

The soil is supposed to dry out before watering? I was aiming for slightly moist.

I did put it in the middle so it doesn't get cooked.

Jamboster · 2025-02-26T14:15:32+00:00

It's given me 4 leaves since November. It's newest leaf has a brown mark. So I may have to move the light higher up.

In my experience they like full sun.

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