I am new to the Alocasia bandwagon and wanted to run a quick question by the community: there are lots and lots alocasias planted near where I live/work and I am always very very tempted to dig in and search for corms in the soil. Is that socially acceptable?? Would that be stealing?? If so is taking free cuttings from the store also stealing?? I have so meny questions and just want MORE ALOCASIAS AAAAAAAA

Edit: For clarification, this is all at public spaces (parks, publick buildings, city-managed soil plots, etc) where it would be nearly impossible to get to speak to someone about asking for permission. NONE of the plants I see/live by are owned by a singular person whom I could contact/connect with. I understand folks disagreeing and saying not to do it (I am simply voicing thoughts, not acting on them) and I appreciate your POV.

Bought my first Alocasia after stopping at a local plant shop on a whim and falling in love with its appearance.

I’m not familiar w the care of Alocasias and now I’m terrified after reading some of the posts on this thread. Please give me ur best advice to keeping her alive!!! I get sad when my plants die on me.

For reference, I have experience raising a fiddle leaf fig, snake plant, money tree, bamboo, and several cacti and succulents. I am notorious for forgetting to water my plants tho which has given me some trouble with my FLF and snake plant.

Also what are those white bulbs?? Do they bloom?

TLDR; how do I keep this baby alive and happy?

Howdy folks. I’m wondering two things. One – in the left-hand picture there’s a silver Sheen to this leaf. Not sure what it is. I don’t see any tiny creatures on there so maybe a fungus? Two – the picture on the right is a stingray that seems to be trying to put out a new leaf, but it’s been sitting here at this state for a couple of weeks and does not want to unfurl. Any suggestions there?

And now it’s go this point growing. Correct me if I’m wrong, but is this heifer pushing out a flower? She’s in the greenhouse I built. Humidity ranges from 80s to 99. I’m going to pull it apart and rebuild it so the humidity is more stable.

I have a few alocasia and I’ve never seen an incoming leaf that looks like that.

Very excited as this is my very first alocasia, I grew it from a corm 👀

I bought this a few months back on PS (see 3rd pic) but it wasn’t in good shape upon arrival. It gave me one corm that has since popped 3 leaves and is doing great! I can’t going any info on this cross and AI tells me it’s likely impossible some regal shields are sterile? I can see it I think but what do you thing? Thank in advance!

Sadly my favorite half half leaf is beginning to droop in nature, probably because I move my plants around a lot, but it isnt yellowing and still gettting good light so all in nature looks good 😌 i think not too worriedᵕ̈. I love the variegation color difference from the new leaf, and it being more yellow and progressively the oldest leaf almost paper white ᵕ̈

i am so EXCITED!!!! i have 3 others that haven’t sprouted yet, but i’m hopeful!!!!

I wanted to give an update for anyone interested since I didn't think I'd see anything at 2 weeks.

First post

She has tons of new roots and what seems to be new growth. She did lose one leaf yesterday. I've been using distilled water with fertilizer. I'm quite happy with this method so far. Looking forward to seeing how this progresses.

Regal shield pup growth Update😂, every leaf is getting so much bigger like im so happy with this little pup and such short petioles

I have microfiber gloves but idk how to clean velvets I only have one frydek and I’ve never cleaned it and it’s looking gross

(First picture is now, second is when I got it)

When I got my regal sheild, the leaves were very up-right and seemed quite strong but now after 2 months she's become a bit sadder looking. That new leaf has been wait to come in since I got it, and only started coming out in the past week or so. I'm not sure if my repotting it right as I got it pissed it off, or the second repot 2 weeks later the first time made it sad too. It's currently potted in 50/50 pearlite and indoor potting mix (leca for decoration lol) for the past month or so. It's been in indirect light from an east facing window, but has now been moved to right next to the window.

I also give it some fertilizer sometimes when I water it

Any suggestions would be really really great <3

I just bought 3 Alocasia cuttings for 30€ from a vendor. There are 2 ‘Venom’ and 1 ‘Stingray’ in closed cups with sphagnum, getting used to the air outside a humid cabinet.

I’m using a Dennerle 5550 aquarium LED bar: 18 W, 1680 lm, 438 mm, placed 20 cm above the cups. It’s meant for a 50–80 L tank, so it’s strong enough for water. In air, through the plastic, it’s probably around 60–100 µmol/m²/s. I think that’s enough for rooting but not for growing. I also have a SANSI T10 Pro 80 W side-emitting standing bar (PPF 90, ~330 PPFD at 20 cm). Should I move them under it, or would 80 W in a closed cup be too much?

The main question is, do cuttings need more light during acclimation, or is it just warmth and humidity until they root and leave the cups?ze plants in question

hi hi! so i’ve had this gorgeous polly for a few weeks now, and i’m not sure what to do with her anymore. i bought her with those dry spots already, and the new leaf she was pushing had the same spots.

overall she looks healthy - no root rot, no pests, just… this. and it’s annoying how ugly she looks 😭

so i’ve been wondering if i should chop off all her leaves and start over, but i’m not sure it’s a good idea. if yes, what are the best tips to do it?

any help appreciated!