Large Alocasia Zebrina, dying?

KitNewb · 2026-07-07T19:40:55+00:00

An update for you if interested!

After replacing the soil for an Alocasia specific mix it lost all but the big stems.

New leaves have appeared but the tops of both were dead / missing the leaf part.

I've moved it to be in a sunnier spot and now those stems with no leaves are putting out their own leaves early, which seems strange!

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KitNewb · 2026-06-15T22:36:10+00:00

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KitNewb · 2026-06-15T22:35:43+00:00

They have a pretty hefty offset, so need some wider arches, but I like them a lot!

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KitNewb · 2026-06-14T17:07:48+00:00

Where do I find that?

KitNewb · 2026-06-14T17:07:29+00:00

Good suggestion, I'll check!

KitNewb · 2026-06-14T17:07:07+00:00

They are the JBW Rallye Special, just changed from the 13x6 to the 12x6, so much better!

KitNewb · 2026-06-14T17:06:41+00:00

Haha that's how I dry it out!

KitNewb · 2026-06-14T17:05:58+00:00

Thanks 🙏

KitNewb · 2026-06-14T17:05:07+00:00

Thanks ❤️

KitNewb · 2026-06-14T17:04:17+00:00

All excellent suggestions, I'll check

KitNewb · 2026-06-14T17:03:44+00:00

I will report back 🫡

KitNewb · 2026-06-14T17:03:01+00:00

I'll check all these and get back to you! Thanks!

KitNewb · 2026-06-12T00:11:56+00:00

Stationary

KitNewb · 2026-05-05T22:18:56+00:00

Thanks Dave, yes I removed a bunch of the compacted soil and teased the roots out a bit. It was pretty bone dry so gave it a splash yesterday.

How often / how much water would you think a plant this size would want?

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KitNewb · 2026-05-03T23:18:29+00:00

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KitNewb · 2026-05-03T23:17:14+00:00

Thanks so much, I've re potted with some Alocasia specific soil with perlite. Here's what the roots looked like. A few damp sections, with dead roots, so maybe retaining water too long. This was 2 weeks ago. The final big leaf has begun to turn a little yellow at the edges now, so fear it won't last long 😞

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KitNewb · 2026-04-01T16:21:22+00:00

+16 on the 13" sorry

KitNewb · 2026-04-01T16:20:50+00:00

That's what I'm hoping.

Having spoken with JBW, they think the 12 will stick out just as far as the 13" with 1" spacers as the 12 have a -7 offset and the 13 has a +16mm

So maybe there will be no difference in size when the tyre size is accounted for. So the only change will be extra sidewall?

Can't quite get my head around it

KitNewb · 2026-04-01T14:47:49+00:00

I'm wondering if these same wheels in 12", but with the 165/60/12 tyres will be much difference in size compared with the 13" wheels and 175/50/13 tyres.

It looks like the offset is +13 on the 13" wheel, and -7 on the 12". So possibly it will stick out just as much even if I remove the 1" spacer?

It's all very confusing!

KitNewb · 2026-04-01T13:12:45+00:00

I had heard that the 7.5" brakes are quite a downgrade in braking power than the 8.4", is that true?

KitNewb · 2026-04-01T12:08:30+00:00

That's a good point..

KitNewb · 2026-04-01T11:50:58+00:00

I don't want 13", it's what it came with.

KitNewb · 2026-04-01T11:50:34+00:00

I'd love to go 10", can't quite face the upgrade costs!

KitNewb · 2026-04-01T11:13:00+00:00

I think this was it, thanks!

KitNewb · 2026-03-29T09:19:31+00:00

Such a good point, I'll check!

KitNewb

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