The ULTIMATE Alocasia Care Guide & Varieties!
Channel: Growing Joy with Maria
Date: 09/01/2024

Come meet my new dream Alocasia plant babies! I'm absolutely obsessed with these dramatic "alien-like" divas. In this video, I share all my tips and tricks for helping Alocasia thrive indoors - from exactly how much bright indirect light they want to the keys to keeping their soil moist. This video is made in partnership with Proven Winners leafjoy. I'll show you my favorite humidity hacks, my go-to pretty pots, and how to avoid issues like leaf drop/curl. Plus, I'll introduce you to amazing Alocasia varieties from Proven Winners like Alocasia Stingray, Alocasia cuprea (my new favorite), and more! 

00:00 Introduction to Alocasia plants
01:48 What is Alocasia and why is it so difficult to care for?
02:35 Where do Alocasias grow naturally?
03:01 What are the conditions that Alocasia lives in?
04:32 #1 Light requirements: Alocasia needs bright indirect light
06:15 Low light ≠ no light
06:34 #2 Moisture: don't let the soil dry out completely!
07:06 How to use a moisture meter
07:48 Using the pick-up method and feeling the soil's weight
08:12 Sticking your finger in the soil
08:30 Take measuring soil moisture as a mindful moment
09:52 #3 Pots: three different pots you should put the Alocasia in!
12:44 #4 Humidity: Alocasia thrives in high humidity
13:16 Don't mist your Alocasia!
13:47 A better option is growing it under glass
15:45 Why humidifier is the best solution!
16:49 Dust your plants with microfiber gloves or give them a shower
18:08 #5 Fertilizer: fertilize when you see growth
18:57 #6 Dormancy: plants experience quiescence
20:19 Alocasia troubleshooting
21:30 Beware of spidermites!
22:19 Shoutout to Proven Winners Leafjoy!
23:36 Types of Alocasia
27:23 My new favorite type of Alocasia!
28:34 Conclusion and Engagement

Products mentioned:
Moisture Meter - https://amzn.to/4aoyZPj
Hygrometer - https://amzn.to/3H5IUvC
Glazed pot - https://amzn.to/3tFTypM
Plastic pot - https://wallygrow.com/collections/planters/products/loop-hanging-planter-rose
Self-watering pot - https://amzn.to/3ty0Vjb
Microfibre Leaf Cleaning Gloves - https://wethewild.us/products/leaf-cleaning-gloves

Find you local Proven Winners Leafjoy dealer, and ask for them at your local garden center! 
https://www.provenwinners.com/leafjoy

Other resources mentioned:
Free Download: Understanding Natural Light - https://growingjoywithmaria.com/natural-light
Take Your Plant Parent Personality Test: https://growingjoywithmaria.com/personality
Growing Joy Episode - Common Houseplant Pest Identification And How To Get Rid Of Fungus Gnats, Spidermites, Scale, White Flies And Mealybugs - https://growingjoywithmaria.com/growbetter-2/

Check out the full show notes and blog of 'How to Care for Alocasias' here: https://growingjoywithmaria.com/alocasia/

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