OMG I never knew they went dormant I feel bad for all the ones I have tossed thinking they were dead. Thanks for this video we learn something new everyday.
Oh no, it's 1am in Ireland and I must rush to my compost outside in the garden to collect my apparently not dead Alacosia! I had 3 that were potted together when I bought them and I kept repotting them already twice in 4 years when suddenly one of the 3 started to look as sad as yours. Now I can sleep, thank you for sharing. :-)
Suzette, I am SOOOOOO grateful for this video. I truly thought my elephant ear was dying and the internet does not give you much insight, surprisingly. I really appreciate you! Happy holidays!!!
In Columbus, Ohio myself and I’ve been searching for a TH-camr here to help with my plants during the winter! Thank you for posting, I just bought one today!
Omg Suzette this is too funny. My Polly did the same thing lately. I’m down to 3 leaves. I had her for 2 years also and she never went dormant before. I know I sound like a broken record but I learn so much from you!!!!! 💚
@@andreadelcampo3491 lol I hear you! Mine was to I don't know the answer to that for sure. When my other one did it I thought it was because it had flowered 2 times last summer. I think its just something to do with their own time clock, time too rest... Lol✌💖
Thanks for your very informative vid, took me seeing this to realize my Var Frydek was going into dormancy. We tend to have late winters in CO and so now prepping if for a rest for a few months.
Great information/video Suzette, my Polly is still hanging in there, never completely went dormant last year, but she did lose a couple of leaves. I’ll be looking for signs this season...Thanks for sharing🌿💕
Thank you so much!! My alocasia kept dropping leaves since I bought it.. So automatically I figured I was doing something wrong.. I repotted and increased the humidity and I also took out the baby bulbs it had growing because I thought they might take away all of the plant's energy. After this video, I figured mine is probably going dormant.. But since you said and showed that the bulb must be seen- I knew I had to repot mine again.. It was just in time. The bottom of one of the old leaves was already mushy. I took it off. Thankfully the rot hasn't spread. Then I looked at the roots and saw that a new root has actually started growing and it looks like a new leaf might come out soon. The plant might not go into dormancy after all. The alocasia looks tiny now because it has only one leaf left but it looks healthy and I hope it recovers from all my shenanigans. Sorry for the long message. I am grateful. Have a good day and a good start in the new year! :)
Oh good I'm so glad you caught it in time. I'm glad I could be of help . keep me updated on how she's doing and don't worry about a long message, sometimes it takes that to explain...lol
Hi Suzette! I purchased my first alocasia a couple of months ago, a Polly. Mine is planted outside and so far so good. Since our climate is warmer, I don't know what to expect. At least I now know that they go dormant, so I won't pull and toss it if it loses leaves. Thanks for sharing!
Your very welcome. Ya in your warmer climate who knows.. Lol. I just was seeing a lot of people having troubles with them and wanted to get that out there so they knew . thank you for watching!✌💖
Thank you for this! I’ve been wanting an alocasia for a while, but there’s talk in the house plant community that they’re hard to keep alive. My mom grows these in the backyard. She said the same thing. Alcoasia go dormant during the cold months, and they grow back during the grow season. We live in California, so she doesn’t have to dig them up. She keeps the bulb in the soil and they regrow themselves. I went and got myself an alocasia afterwards!
Hi, I just subscribed to your channel and am very pleased I did it. I hear a lot about you especially from Linda Sue and a day ago from Kathleen :-)) both very found of you. This info about the "african mask" left me speechless because I had no idea this plant bloom nor it go dormant. I thought it always died on my care.. I bought this beautiful plant for about 4-5 times.. after that, I gave up.. if only I knew was just a phase.. but that it even bloom.. wow! What an important information you gave. Interesting is that, although I always search for more and in depth info over the internet about a plant that I purchase, I never read nor heard that alocasia here, go dormant or even blooms.. Thank you !
Thank you very much! And I'm glad I could help.. I look forward to chatting with you. And yes I love Linda she is very informative also and also Kathleen. Come from many years of growing indoors and out. ✌💖
Back to add. I felt down around the bulb and it felt mushy. Thinking nothing to loose I dumped the pot into a bucket for closer look. The nursery that planted it had the bulb surrounded with peat moss and it was seriously breaking down. So I cleaned it off and the actual bulb was firm with tine new growth points on it. there were also 7 little bulb-lets floating around in the pt and around roots. I re-potted it with the good mix that drains well. Poked the bul-blets around the edges of pot and put the cold sewing room hope for the best. I also checked my little elephant ear bulb and discovered it had a sprout about an inch and a half long so re-potted it gave it a drink and put i back on the warm plant shelf. I think it put itself into dormancy several months ago and now coming out of it. Thanks again. I was close to tossing the Polly. So glad I saw your video. I think she will grow again.
I love all your plants!!! My Alocasia has one little leaf growing out of the soil, while there are two bigger leaves that are starting to die, and it is now February 26, 2021. I figured it was going dormant I didn't feeling sogginess at the bulbs and I did clean it up. It funny this plant created what l think are seeds twice once in December, and the first around October. Thanks for info ;-)
yes they do Grow flowers and then seed out. I cut my flowers off when I see them start, it takes a lot of energy from the plant.I want them to grow leaves ot flowers...lol
Thank you so much for such great information ...so interesting ! Love listening to a real gardener(: I just bought mine, and after listening to you , I think my Poly has a better chance of surviving. I’m going to move it to my shady patio for better light.
Suzette's Garden Thank you ! You as well....I’m subscribed now , I forgot the first time(: Really enjoy your channel . It feels like lm talking to my neighbor(:
Happy Thanksgiving Suzette! Your videos are so informative :) I recently started collecting my houseplants, my favorites are philodendrons & alocasia .... I Do have a plant room with a heater & humidifier .... I have several alocasia’s.... frydek, poly, stingray.... all doing well so far in this NJ cold fall/winter....! Never knew they can go dormant.... They are all pushing out leaves right now.... so you suggest keep feeding them with watering? I use all purpose plant food with CalMag & alternate with fish fertilizer....I water every week or 14 days pending on soil dryness... Love your videos! PS : I picked up 2 amaryllis bulbs today.... can’t wait to see them bloom :)
Yes if they are still growing I'd keep feeding. I have another Alocasia that's still growing and I'm feeding her. But my Polly wanted to rest now. They are the same family as elephant ears so yes they will rest at some time, may be years before they do
Suzette's Garden Such beautiful-pants.....I have an elephant ear I splitted and sold since she was too big to keep but I kept 1 baby & she’s growing every week! Now I have my eye on a colocasia Mojita! So pretty with green & purple..... I think I will buy a bulb & grow in the Spring.....what do you recommend? The plants are so $$$ but I found a nursery that sells the bulbs for $15.... never grew elephant ears from a bulb before....!
@@KittensNJ oh yes deff try one you will love them. I put mine right in the ground after it warms up. They grow great. Also good in,pots to either way you can't go wrong!✌💖
I believe the main reason they die is from too much water!! As they get less sun, they need less energy therefore less watering during the winter. I usually start end of Okt early November with decreasing the water intake and letting them gradually dry out. This is also the reason why the soil should be airy not compact so that warmth and air can circulate. The soil should left to dry and then moderately water them. Also leaving them warm is necessary to get through the winter. Haven’t experienced the dying back Chill phase yet on my Babies. But I do decrease the watering and no feeding although they’re pushing out leaves and one has flowered. Just keep it constantly the same, warm, more light, and very little water. Has worked for Me. And to all those thrown out for lack knowledge by the Parents, Forgive Them, for They know not What they do. RIP.
Hi Suzette very good info, I know Alocasias can go dormant but I keep forgetting about it and they may not be dying. I wish I had half the knowledge that you have, I could have used it yesterday when I was working on one of my Calatheas. Kept thinking what would Suzette tell me😃 Any way I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and stay safe.
Thank you for all the information. I have two Alocasias coming that I ordered from Planterina. A Bambino and a Black Velvet. I’ve never had Alocasia before so I need all the info I can get. I live in Florida so hopefully they will be happy. The humidity in my apartment runs between 60 and 70 even with a dehumidifier on and the ac.
My alocasia poly lost 4 leaves so far and she has 2 left that are looking alright...but my cuprea red secret is putting leaves like crazy. Lovely video💚😊
My Alocasia Polly looks like it might be going dormant because the leaves look the same as yours as well. Thanks for sharing and, stay blessed my friend☺👍❤.
Your very welcome. Mine just lost her last leave so I put her in a dark cooler spot so she can rest. Ill take a look at her in spring and see if she's ready to wake up...lol silly plants✌💖
So the black velvet I was telling you about, I put her in water, and the leaf is dying but, I think I have new leaf coming! So Thankyou for your help and info!!
I just got one of these. I really want it to live in a ceramic glazed pot with drainage. the soil is a fluffy aroid mix. Mine is not dying back right now but I am not sure if it would be better to bottom water or top water. I am SO afraid to over water as I am not using a terra cotta. when I water I only wet the top enough to go down but not pour it heavy handed to pour out the bottom. wish me luck I don't kill her!!!
Just to be clear too. When they go dormant just leave it in a cool place, don't water or nothing?? You just answered my question, I do the same with my elephant ear bulbs . Thank again for sharing
Thanks for the video!! I have a zebrina that is getting some leaves a bit gloomy, like starting to fall, but it also has new leaves coming out. The weather is quite cold, we still have a few more weeks of winter... what would you recommend doing?
Hi Clara. Yes it can be quite frustrating. I would say try moving her into higher light and feed her so she has more energy to push those new growths. Hope she perks up for you and let me know how she does. Good luck!😁✌💖
I have a Zebrina too and it's getting the dry hole in the middle of the leaf like your one remaining leaf in the video. Should I worry? What could be the cause of the brown dry hole? I'm going into winter here and it gets quite cold here.
When u say dark cold area what do u mean? My house stays around 75 degrees outside it’s 9 degrees and I was thinking maybe my garage which is like 50 maybe 40. I’ve kept my plant in my room in a corner behind a bigger plant I have (I only have 1 window) I noticed one leaf was mushy so I took it off, I will check the roots today but I’m terrified to cut the leaves if they arnt obviously dead
Wow I wish I knew that last year I had 2 of them here in NYC and when after November the leafs started turning yellow and died so I threw the Plants out not knowing 😥😥😥
I found that they will go dormant when you take them out of the nursing pot to early I had one do me like that last year and I was down to one leaf it’s still alive and grew tall but no new leaves I also had a alocasia go dormant and I put the moss around the nubs insides a plastic bag and sprinkle water for humidity put in a cold dry place it sprouted new roots after that I replanted them in a small pot place them in a cookie jar and now it’s growing back my new alocasia I just left in it’s nursery pot by a humidifier and it’s doing great
Thats great. Mine has and does every winter. She started doing that after she bloomed 3 times in one summer. Now I cut blooms off as they start. I had my first one for 3 years before she started going dormant. And yes mine is doing good now I just put her outside ✌ ☮ 💜
thank you for this... But I just want to ask how long will it take for the alocasia amozinica to grow after being cut/prunned? I cutted 2 leaves of mine and it's been a month already but I haven't seen any new growth from it...😞
Hey Suzette! I tried to look up information on Alocasias going dormant and found your wonderful video. If I don’t want to remove them from the pots they’re in would it be ok to put them in my plant room with plant lights? At what temperature should i store them? i hope I haven’t overwatered any of them! ugggh I wish i brought them in earlier at the end of summer and maybe I could’ve avoided them going dormant? thank you for making such a wonderful informative video!
Hi Anna... I have mine in my plant room but under a table so they don't get light. I have a table cloths that goes over the front of mine. So anywhere dark and don't water them. As long as the bulbs are still hard and not rotten, they are good to grow again next spring. I have tried to bring mine in early and place in a bright window but they still go dormant on me most years.bive had other years. Like this year where mine are still big and beautiful 😍 but they still might die back and want to rest. And that's ok with me because the following growing cycle they are always bigger and grow more babies.. lol.. and as long as it's cooler like say no cooler than 50 degrees and not freezing for the temps . I keep mine in my original pot and don't repot until the new babies grow bigger and take up the pot space. Good luck and thanks you
So, last night one of my leaves had the bent stem...the other 3 are fine...I'm in Ohio, too...should I cut it now or wait for the other 3 to drop? And what month do I bring it out the paper bag?
Hi... If its yellow you can cut it off. It may just be that one leaf going for now. As long as the others are fine you keep watering it. It could be a while before and if she goes dormant. And I usually see new growth mid to late spring.✌💖
Hi, really loved your video. My Alocasia got exactly like this. From six leaves, it now has none. But I cut it as it was getting dormant. I don't think she likes winter too much. I wanted to know how much time does it take for Alocasia to get out of the dormancy period.
@@tropicalplantmomma ahh great. Thank you so much for your video. I checked and my alocasia has a healthy rooting system, and a tiny bulb attached to it is growing. So she will be back in spring 😃 yayy
Great information...didn’t know they go dormant in winter. However, I live in Texas, my plant in indoors and it’s a young plant. With that said do you think it’ll go dormant or continue to grow😗 Also, the amaryllis video was great. Have a happy Thanksgiving 🍁🍽🦃
First of all, I thank your child for their service. But about your plant... My plant did the same thing last year and I live in Florida. But unfortunately, it hasn't come back. I planted the bulb and I can see the green tip on the top of the bulb, so I know it's not dead, but it's almost May and it hasn't broken its dormancy. Really odd. I would love to see an update of how yours is doing now.
Thank You very much for your nice comment! I will tell my son! I just repotted my bulbs about a week ago, all I see on them are some nodes. I will update again when I see any new growth. mine usually come back good bye June when its warmer here in Ohio.
I repotted my elephant ear plant and separated into 3 separate pots. I thought I had shocked the plant because all the leaves turned yellow and died :( This video gives me hope.
My alocasia is starting to go dormant. If I want to store them in a paper bag, do I let the roots dry off or cut them off? Also, when its time to replant my bulbs in the spring, can I just plant them directly into soil or do you recommend sprouting them in sphagnum moss/leca?
Hi.. I leave mine right in the pot and when the last leafe dies off stop watering and set your pot in a cool dark place. Then in spring bring it back out sit in a bright,location and start watering. If you wanna store the bulbs. Unpot.. Cut roots.. And leaves.. Paper bag.. Cool dark place and then come spring repot.. Bright window and water✌💖 hope that helps...
@@tropicalplantmomma thank you so much!!! ❤ I'll keep you updated! Also found some baby tubers in the soil that I will also attempt to plant/sprout next spring.
I thought my stingray alocasia was dying! Low and behold I just went and checked on it after not touching it for a month due to fear of over watering, and there’s a tiny baby leaf sprouting from the centre 😭😭
If it still has leaves water it regularly. Once its dormant I don't water it at all until spring or early summer then you want,to move it to a bright window and give it a small amount of water until you see new growth.
My just had one leave it die but the ball is there so I'm waiting to see if the leave will grow it just has one leave then next leave will come out the first leave die your plants has many leaves i am glad that the leaves grow back
I tried to check the bulb in one of mine which had two healthy leaves and the entire stem just came out 😩 should i try to replant it or have i just killed it 🥺
Hi, i have removed the brown part at the edge of one leaf, then i think that leaf is now dying. Is that a wrong thing to do should i have left that very dry part? Thanks for answering. I am in the UK, it is very cold at this time- winter
I received a Polly leaf from someone thinking they were giving me a cutting. I put it in water just to see what it would do, but I heard these are bulb plants. The leaf hasn't dried or curled yet. What should I do?
I still have mine in it’s nursery pot and I really want to repot it before it goes dormant I already have a leaf dropping should I repot it or will it stress it out too much? 😩
As long as your not taking all of the soil off, down to bare root and water it in good before repot it should be ok. If it is going dormant it won't matter either way....lol✌💖
@@tropicalplantmomma hi. Yes I took the plant out of the pot and there were actually 2 separate plants and a small pup growing. I got 3 Polly alocasia for the price of 1. I've since bought more alocasia varieties and sought out the ones with similar growth patterns and divided these up as well. The Colocasia plants are the same that there can be pups growing away in the pots, free plants.
@@TropicalJungleIreland oh yes they all grow pups.. lol lots of nice new babies in all of mine also. Thats pretty much why I have never tried to cut them .. the bulbs.. in half to grow more. Never needed to haa have fun with all your babies you will be overgrown with them in just a few years haha.. every summer they make more and more... 😆 🤣
I got an alocasia stingray 2 days ago. It was a bit limp when it arrived and the seller damaged the root system when she shipped it. It was sent bare root. She told me to soak it overnight to rehydrate it. I did that and now it’s drooping twice as badly. 65% humidity and in bright indirect light. I live in Virginia and the plant did ship from Southern California. Could it maybe be going dormant? Is there anything you would recommend I do to help it perk up? I don’t see bulbs like on your Polly.
I have a question i cant find an answer for!!! I most def overwatered by accident after a pot change and i lost every leaf, but NO ROT blub is stil in tact and looks healthy...do i let her go dormant? Or what should i do?
This time of year she should grow back. Set her in a high light area and water her and she should start growing back soon. Did the roots all rot off also
Just want to give u an update.. i let the leaves die and cleaned her up and let her go dormant in a cool dry place- it killed me because it was spring BUT i have 7 babies about 3-5 inches thriving in PONs from the momma plant. So excited.
im a new beginner on planting plants ..the leave of my alocasia is dying they are turning into yellow but they are small and young what should i do..?any idea to help me save my alocasia pls
so its totally ok to cut ALL the stems down? How is it doing now? Someone else said in a video with extreme confidence that you NEVER cut the main stem down, they said if u do..it won't grow back?? Can anyone attest to this??🤔
I let mine all die down on their own then,cut them, letting the stems die back on their own feeds the bulb. Mine are all doing great and back to normal now. I have a newer update video showing the plant.✌💖
If they go dormant and you put them in the dark cool place, do you leave them in the dirt and pot or like outside bulbs, dry them in newspaper and no dirt?. Just got a African Mask and no sure what to expect
Yes ... I left mine right in the pot and didn't water them, cool dry place or your can store them like outside bulbs..either way will work. Mine were dormant all winter and are now growing. I think ill do an update video on them tomorrow because I want to repot them and put them all together, I think I have 5 or 6 bulbs in 2 diff pots..✌💖😁
@@tropicalplantmomma i sat mine on a table outside on a covered porch, but....i think it got sunburned in 2 days. Now have it in a window with blinds. A few spots did form but I hope its ok
Suffer? Well I don't really see it as suffering. They are just the type of plant that need to have a rest. They flower and make babies all the time.nits just the nature of the plant. And they don't do it every season. Mine have gone as long as 2 years before they go dormant and then come back even more beautiful 😍 the next summer. And have even more babies.
I know where you’re coming from, however if you skip it’s dormancy periods by using grow lights, your plant will become weakened, especially over time. It’s natural for their dormancy to take place. It’s your plant; treat it well!
Good day, i live in west bengal, india, where climate is hot and humid ,summer temp around 38 to 40 deg c. We have winter from nov to feb. Strange thing is my plant goes dormant in spring. It has now happened in 2 consecutive years. Growth is not good at all. Barely gives 2 leaves at the most. Can you pls sugest what i can do?
@@tropicalplantmomma i giv bone meal, npk liquid fertilizer once a week, my plant is kept in balkony where it receives morning sunlight, after 11:00 its in shade. We also hav monsoon for 4 months when it rains almost everyday, but tha does not effect the plant.
@@pallobroy6148 well that sounds pretty good. I guess we just have to be patient.. Lol I had mine in storage and just potted them up for the summer here and I'm hoping they do well.
Mine didn't go dormant for 2 years and that was after if flowered 2 times in one summer. Mine is growing now again after being dormant most of the winter. So I don't really have an answer to your question. It may be fine until it flowers again I'm not really sure . this is my 3rd year having this plant so I guess I will see what it does at this point,coming into winter.✌💖
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OMG I never knew they went dormant I feel bad for all the ones I have tossed thinking they were dead. Thanks for this video we learn something new everyday.
Oh no... Lol.. Well you are very welcome and I'm glad I could help✌💖
I trimmed away 4 of the leaves! ONLY IF I KNEW
I just plucked a BIG leaf off mine...omg I feel so bad 😭
I tossed my first one too lol
Wait shit I pulled off 3 leaves 😭 at least we know now
finally someone that is willing to share the helpful info they know!
Exactly
Oh no, it's 1am in Ireland and I must rush to my compost outside in the garden to collect my apparently not dead Alacosia! I had 3 that were potted together when I bought them and I kept repotting them already twice in 4 years when suddenly one of the 3 started to look as sad as yours. Now I can sleep, thank you for sharing. :-)
This is the best alocasia care video in the whole Internet.
Suzette, I am SOOOOOO grateful for this video. I truly thought my elephant ear was dying and the internet does not give you much insight, surprisingly. I really appreciate you! Happy holidays!!!
You are very welcome Jasmine!! Glad I could help!😁✌🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄
This is thee best video here on TH-cam showing, and going into details about the dormancy stage’s. Thank you!
So nice of you
PERFECT! Great to know this plant has seasons. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. You're saving some plants from being discarded unnecessarily!
Your very welcome.✌💖🌿
Great video Suzette! You’re so knowledgeable, I love your videos and learning from you. Can’t wait to see your plants next spring.
Thank you so much!
Thanks for this video. It is exactly what I needed.
In Columbus, Ohio myself and I’ve been searching for a TH-camr here to help with my plants during the winter! Thank you for posting, I just bought one today!
Brilliant, thank-you.
Thank you for info!! Was trying to figure out why mine was dying back-kinda new to this plant but love it!
You too!! Happy thanksgiving!!🌞🌞
Omg Suzette this is too funny. My Polly did the same thing lately. I’m down to 3 leaves. I had her for 2 years also and she never went dormant before. I know I sound like a broken record but I learn so much from you!!!!! 💚
Y would she go dormant in my grow room tho? It’s still summertime in there lol
@@andreadelcampo3491 lol I hear you! Mine was to I don't know the answer to that for sure. When my other one did it I thought it was because it had flowered 2 times last summer. I think its just something to do with their own time clock, time too rest... Lol✌💖
Best video I have found on Alocasia Dormancy. Thank you so much
I'm glad it was helpful
You just safed yet another Alocasia! Thank you! 😊
So glad!
Thanks for your very informative vid, took me seeing this to realize my Var Frydek was going into dormancy. We tend to have late winters in CO and so now prepping if for a rest for a few months.
Your very welcome..✌💜
VERY helpful video! Thank you so much 😊
Great information/video Suzette, my Polly is still hanging in there, never completely went dormant last year, but she did lose a couple of leaves. I’ll be looking for signs this season...Thanks for sharing🌿💕
Ya its funny what they do!✌💖
Thank you for this info ✨
best help vid on african mask out there period just subscribed
Thank you very much 😳and I'm glad I could help✌💖
Thank you so much!!
My alocasia kept dropping leaves since I bought it.. So automatically I figured I was doing something wrong.. I repotted and increased the humidity and I also took out the baby bulbs it had growing because I thought they might take away all of the plant's energy. After this video, I figured mine is probably going dormant.. But since you said and showed that the bulb must be seen- I knew I had to repot mine again.. It was just in time. The bottom of one of the old leaves was already mushy. I took it off. Thankfully the rot hasn't spread. Then I looked at the roots and saw that a new root has actually started growing and it looks like a new leaf might come out soon. The plant might not go into dormancy after all. The alocasia looks tiny now because it has only one leaf left but it looks healthy and I hope it recovers from all my shenanigans.
Sorry for the long message. I am grateful. Have a good day and a good start in the new year! :)
Oh good I'm so glad you caught it in time. I'm glad I could be of help . keep me updated on how she's doing and don't worry about a long message, sometimes it takes that to explain...lol
Great advice. Thank you.
Thank for sharing👍♥️💚☘️🌿🍀
Hi Suzette! I purchased my first alocasia a couple of months ago, a Polly. Mine is planted outside and so far so good. Since our climate is warmer, I don't know what to expect. At least I now know that they go dormant, so I won't pull and toss it if it loses leaves. Thanks for sharing!
Your very welcome. Ya in your warmer climate who knows.. Lol. I just was seeing a lot of people having troubles with them and wanted to get that out there so they knew . thank you for watching!✌💖
Thank you for this! I’ve been wanting an alocasia for a while, but there’s talk in the house plant community that they’re hard to keep alive. My mom grows these in the backyard. She said the same thing. Alcoasia go dormant during the cold months, and they grow back during the grow season. We live in California, so she doesn’t have to dig them up. She keeps the bulb in the soil and they regrow themselves. I went and got myself an alocasia afterwards!
Yes your mom is very right. I've been growing these for many years and they need to rest. Good luck✌💖
Hi, I just subscribed to your channel and am very pleased I did it. I hear a lot about you especially from Linda Sue and a day ago from Kathleen :-)) both very found of you.
This info about the "african mask" left me speechless because I had no idea this plant bloom nor it go dormant. I thought it always died on my care.. I bought this beautiful plant for about 4-5 times.. after that, I gave up.. if only I knew was just a phase.. but that it even bloom.. wow! What an important information you gave. Interesting is that, although I always search for more and in depth info over the internet about a plant that I purchase, I never read nor heard that alocasia here, go dormant or even blooms.. Thank you !
Thank you very much! And I'm glad I could help.. I look forward to chatting with you. And yes I love Linda she is very informative also and also Kathleen. Come from many years of growing indoors and out. ✌💖
@@tropicalplantmomma I look forward as well. Thank you!
Thanks for nice information.Happy gardening.
You are very welcome my friend!!✌💖
Back to add. I felt down around the bulb and it felt mushy. Thinking nothing to loose I dumped the pot into a bucket for closer look. The nursery that planted it had the bulb surrounded with peat moss and it was seriously breaking down. So I cleaned it off and the actual bulb was firm with tine new growth points on it. there were also 7 little bulb-lets floating around in the pt and around roots. I re-potted it with the good mix that drains well. Poked the bul-blets around the edges of pot and put the cold sewing room hope for the best. I also checked my little elephant ear bulb and discovered it had a sprout about an inch and a half long so re-potted it gave it a drink and put i back on the warm plant shelf. I think it put itself into dormancy several months ago and now coming out of it. Thanks again. I was close to tossing the Polly. So glad I saw your video. I think she will grow again.
Oh that's great news. I'm so happy she's coming back! I can't wait for another update to see how she's progressing
Beneficial and informative video thank you. Great tropical plant 🌱
Thanks so much. I just made an update video. Will be up tomorroq
I love all your plants!!! My Alocasia has one little leaf growing out of the soil, while there are two bigger leaves that are starting to die, and it is now February 26, 2021. I figured it was going dormant I didn't feeling sogginess at the bulbs and I did clean it up. It funny this plant created what l think are seeds twice once in December, and the first around October. Thanks for info ;-)
yes they do Grow flowers and then seed out. I cut my flowers off when I see them start, it takes a lot of energy from the plant.I want them to grow leaves ot flowers...lol
Best video about alocasias. I got 4 different ones and I thought that I killed them all. I never knew they go dormant...
So useful thank you!!
You're so welcome!
Thank you! I never knew that, I would have thrown it away!
Your awesome!! THANKYOU!!!! ❤️👍🏻
You are so welcome
Once again the Guru's of the plant community share critical information for plants. Il be in the lookout for my alocasia dormancy.
Thank you Gerard I'm glad I could help! Congratulations again on your 1k!✌💖
You just saved my alocasia, thank you!
Lol..glad I could help.. I just did an update video on this to✌💖
I thought I'd lost mine last winter but nope. She's getting a beautiful new leaf for spring. 😊
That's great!
I live in ohio too n just purchased one of these from Lowes, so this was really helpful. I was wondering what to look for when dormancy starts.
Oh cool. The leaves will start dying back. As long as the bulbs stay hard it will come back. Good luck.
Thank you so much for such great information ...so interesting ! Love listening to a real gardener(: I just bought mine, and after listening to you , I think my Poly has a better chance of surviving. I’m going to move it to my shady patio for better light.
Thank you so much for the great comment and im glad I could help. Have a great Easter
Suzette's Garden Thank you ! You as well....I’m subscribed now , I forgot the first time(: Really enjoy your channel . It feels like lm talking to my neighbor(:
@@ShyDog827 aww that's so sweet. Thank you!
Happy Thanksgiving Suzette!
Your videos are so informative :)
I recently started collecting my houseplants, my favorites are philodendrons & alocasia ....
I Do have a plant room with a heater & humidifier .... I have several alocasia’s.... frydek, poly, stingray.... all doing well so far in this NJ cold fall/winter....!
Never knew they can go dormant....
They are all pushing out leaves right now.... so you suggest keep feeding them with watering? I use all purpose plant food with CalMag & alternate with fish fertilizer....I water every week or 14 days pending on soil dryness...
Love your videos!
PS : I picked up 2 amaryllis bulbs today.... can’t wait to see them bloom :)
Yes if they are still growing I'd keep feeding. I have another Alocasia that's still growing and I'm feeding her. But my Polly wanted to rest now. They are the same family as elephant ears so yes they will rest at some time, may be years before they do
Suzette's Garden Such beautiful-pants.....I have an elephant ear I splitted and sold since she was too big to keep but I kept 1 baby & she’s growing every week! Now I have my eye on a colocasia Mojita! So pretty with green & purple..... I think I will buy a bulb & grow in the Spring.....what do you recommend? The plants are so $$$ but I found a nursery that sells the bulbs for $15.... never grew elephant ears from a bulb before....!
@@KittensNJ oh yes deff try one you will love them. I put mine right in the ground after it warms up. They grow great. Also good in,pots to either way you can't go wrong!✌💖
I believe the main reason they die is from too much water!! As they get less sun, they need less energy therefore less watering during the winter. I usually start end of Okt early November with decreasing the water intake and letting them gradually dry out. This is also the reason why the soil should be airy not compact so that warmth and air can circulate. The soil should left to dry and then moderately water them. Also leaving them warm is necessary to get through the winter. Haven’t experienced the dying back Chill phase yet on my Babies. But I do decrease the watering and no feeding although they’re pushing out leaves and one has flowered. Just keep it constantly the same, warm, more light, and very little water. Has worked for Me. And to all those thrown out for lack knowledge by the Parents, Forgive Them, for They know not What they do. RIP.
Hi Suzette very good info, I know Alocasias can go dormant but I keep forgetting about it and they may not be dying. I wish I had half the knowledge that you have, I could have used it yesterday when I was working on one of my Calatheas. Kept thinking what would Suzette tell me😃 Any way I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and stay safe.
Oh no they are trouble for me to.. Ugghhh I think I was over watering mine and I don't think they like my well water. No more for me! Lol✌💖
Thank you for all the information. I have two Alocasias coming that I ordered from Planterina. A Bambino and a Black Velvet. I’ve never had Alocasia before so I need all the info I can get. I live in Florida so hopefully they will be happy. The humidity in my apartment runs between 60 and 70 even with a dehumidifier on and the ac.
Your welcome and I hope its helpful in the future 😊
My alocasia poly lost 4 leaves so far and she has 2 left that are looking alright...but my cuprea red secret is putting leaves like crazy. Lovely video💚😊
Ya they kinda do what they want, I have a couple that are fine, so go figure...lol✌💖
My Alocasia Polly looks like it might be going dormant because the leaves look the same as yours as well. Thanks for sharing and, stay blessed my friend☺👍❤.
Your very welcome. Mine just lost her last leave so I put her in a dark cooler spot so she can rest. Ill take a look at her in spring and see if she's ready to wake up...lol silly plants✌💖
So the black velvet I was telling you about, I put her in water, and the leaf is dying but, I think I have new leaf coming! So Thankyou for your help and info!!
Oh that's great! I'm so happy she's coming back for you!! Have a great day!!✌💖
I just got one of these. I really want it to live in a ceramic glazed pot with drainage. the soil is a fluffy aroid mix. Mine is not dying back right now but I am not sure if it would be better to bottom water or top water. I am SO afraid to over water as I am not using a terra cotta. when I water I only wet the top enough to go down but not pour it heavy handed to pour out the bottom. wish me luck I don't kill her!!!
Good info! You got a lovely place :)
Oh thank you so much !✌💖
I'm in Cleveland and mine is doing this. I just repotted it in dry soil thinking it was too wet.
So glad i saw this, i thought mine was dying. Thanks S x
Just to be clear too. When they go dormant just leave it in a cool place, don't water or nothing?? You just answered my question, I do the same with my elephant ear bulbs . Thank again for sharing
Yes sir!! Lol ✌💖
I'm on my second plant. This plant was labeled a diva by other tubers. Glad to know dormancy occurs in some climates.
Yes... mine has come back beautifully again. Dont give up on this plant and think its dead. As long as the bulbs are hard its still good 👍
Thank you!
You bet!
Thanks for the video!! I have a zebrina that is getting some leaves a bit gloomy, like starting to fall, but it also has new leaves coming out. The weather is quite cold, we still have a few more weeks of winter... what would you recommend doing?
Hi Clara. Yes it can be quite frustrating. I would say try moving her into higher light and feed her so she has more energy to push those new growths. Hope she perks up for you and let me know how she does. Good luck!😁✌💖
I have a Zebrina too and it's getting the dry hole in the middle of the leaf like your one remaining leaf in the video. Should I worry? What could be the cause of the brown dry hole? I'm going into winter here and it gets quite cold here.
Recently got one new shoot after its just vanish completely n understood that it went dormant....I am so happy to see it back...coz I thought its dead
Good information Mam,thank you
Your very welcome ✌💖
Same is happening to my alocasia.. i thought they were dying
No.. Just needing a rest. good luck
Thanks I was thinking my plant was dying!
You are very welcome! She will be a welcome return in spring or summer✌💖
When u say dark cold area what do u mean? My house stays around 75 degrees outside it’s 9 degrees and I was thinking maybe my garage which is like 50 maybe 40. I’ve kept my plant in my room in a corner behind a bigger plant I have (I only have 1 window) I noticed one leaf was mushy so I took it off, I will check the roots today but I’m terrified to cut the leaves if they arnt obviously dead
I Just put mine in a dark closet where its cooler. as long as it doesnt freeze because it will rot the bulbs....
Wow I wish I knew that last year I had 2 of them here in NYC and when after November the leafs started turning yellow and died so I threw the Plants out not knowing 😥😥😥
Aww I'm sorry..😖 I know a lot of people don't realize that about this plant. ✌💖
Amazing video ! Thanks ! Mine is going dormant, what do I do with the roots ? Do I just keep the bulb or the roots too ?
You can just keep her in her pot , that's what I do. Or you can take it out cut roots and store them in a cool dark area.
I found that they will go dormant when you take them out of the nursing pot to early I had one do me like that last year and I was down to one leaf it’s still alive and grew tall but no new leaves I also had a alocasia go dormant and I put the moss around the nubs insides a plastic bag and sprinkle water for humidity put in a cold dry place it sprouted new roots after that I replanted them in a small pot place them in a cookie jar and now it’s growing back my new alocasia I just left in it’s nursery pot by a humidifier and it’s doing great
Awesome!!!✌💖
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I'm in Michigan and my Alocasia Polly has never gone into dormancy.🤔
I have enjoyed it for beyond 5 years now.
I hope your plant recovers.
Thats great. Mine has and does every winter. She started doing that after she bloomed 3 times in one summer. Now I cut blooms off as they start. I had my first one for 3 years before she started going dormant. And yes mine is doing good now I just put her outside ✌ ☮ 💜
thank you for this... But I just want to ask how long will it take for the alocasia amozinica to grow after being cut/prunned? I cutted 2 leaves of mine and it's been a month already but I haven't seen any new growth from it...😞
Hi... They will come back when it starts to warm up, usually late spring or so
I know this is a year later but have you heard of some type of MESH on the bulbs that’s strangling the roots and killing them ?
Yes I've heard and seen that on many plants that are sold now.
Hey Suzette! I tried to look up information on Alocasias going dormant and found your wonderful video. If I don’t want to remove them from the pots they’re in would it be ok to put them in my plant room with plant lights? At what temperature should i store them? i hope I haven’t overwatered any of them! ugggh I wish i brought them in earlier at the end of summer and maybe I could’ve avoided them going dormant? thank you for making such a wonderful informative video!
Hi Anna... I have mine in my plant room but under a table so they don't get light. I have a table cloths that goes over the front of mine. So anywhere dark and don't water them. As long as the bulbs are still hard and not rotten, they are good to grow again next spring. I have tried to bring mine in early and place in a bright window but they still go dormant on me most years.bive had other years. Like this year where mine are still big and beautiful 😍 but they still might die back and want to rest. And that's ok with me because the following growing cycle they are always bigger and grow more babies.. lol.. and as long as it's cooler like say no cooler than 50 degrees and not freezing for the temps . I keep mine in my original pot and don't repot until the new babies grow bigger and take up the pot space. Good luck and thanks you
So, last night one of my leaves had the bent stem...the other 3 are fine...I'm in Ohio, too...should I cut it now or wait for the other 3 to drop? And what month do I bring it out the paper bag?
Hi... If its yellow you can cut it off. It may just be that one leaf going for now. As long as the others are fine you keep watering it. It could be a while before and if she goes dormant. And I usually see new growth mid to late spring.✌💖
Hi, really loved your video. My Alocasia got exactly like this. From six leaves, it now has none. But I cut it as it was getting dormant. I don't think she likes winter too much. I wanted to know how much time does it take for Alocasia to get out of the dormancy period.
Hi Usually once it starts to warm up she wakes up, so about spring...
@@tropicalplantmomma ahh great. Thank you so much for your video. I checked and my alocasia has a healthy rooting system, and a tiny bulb attached to it is growing. So she will be back in spring 😃 yayy
Great information...didn’t know they go dormant in winter. However, I live in Texas, my plant in indoors and it’s a young plant. With that said do you think it’ll go dormant or continue to grow😗 Also, the amaryllis video was great. Have a happy Thanksgiving 🍁🍽🦃
I'm not sure. It may eventually. I also have a small frydeck and so far she is still growing. And I hope she keeps it up..,lol
So glad my brand new polly isn't dead!
First of all, I thank your child for their service. But about your plant... My plant did the same thing last year and I live in Florida. But unfortunately, it hasn't come back. I planted the bulb and I can see the green tip on the top of the bulb, so I know it's not dead, but it's almost May and it hasn't broken its dormancy. Really odd. I would love to see an update of how yours is doing now.
Thank You very much for your nice comment! I will tell my son! I just repotted my bulbs about a week ago, all I see on them are some nodes. I will update again when I see any new growth. mine usually come back good bye June when its warmer here in Ohio.
@@tropicalplantmomma OK, so all hope is not lost for my poor plant! LOL I'll keep a look out for your update. Thanks again and stay safe!
I repotted my elephant ear plant and separated into 3 separate pots. I thought I had shocked the plant because all the leaves turned yellow and died :( This video gives me hope.
yes they will come back..lol
My alocasia is starting to go dormant. If I want to store them in a paper bag, do I let the roots dry off or cut them off? Also, when its time to replant my bulbs in the spring, can I just plant them directly into soil or do you recommend sprouting them in sphagnum moss/leca?
Hi.. I leave mine right in the pot and when the last leafe dies off stop watering and set your pot in a cool dark place. Then in spring bring it back out sit in a bright,location and start watering. If you wanna store the bulbs. Unpot.. Cut roots.. And leaves.. Paper bag.. Cool dark place and then come spring repot.. Bright window and water✌💖 hope that helps...
@@tropicalplantmomma thank you so much!!! ❤ I'll keep you updated! Also found some baby tubers in the soil that I will also attempt to plant/sprout next spring.
I thought my stingray alocasia was dying! Low and behold I just went and checked on it after not touching it for a month due to fear of over watering, and there’s a tiny baby leaf sprouting from the centre 😭😭
How often do you water the alocasia when it’s dormant/going dormant?
If it still has leaves water it regularly. Once its dormant I don't water it at all until spring or early summer then you want,to move it to a bright window and give it a small amount of water until you see new growth.
My just had one leave it die but the ball is there so I'm waiting to see if the leave will grow it just has one leave then next leave will come out the first leave die your plants has many leaves i am glad that the leaves grow back
Yes as long as the bulb is hard it will be fine. As it gets warmer and has beyter light it will take off again. Good luck
I tried to check the bulb in one of mine which had two healthy leaves and the entire stem just came out 😩 should i try to replant it or have i just killed it 🥺
The bulb should still be fine as long as it's not squishy.
Hi, i have removed the brown part at the edge of one leaf, then i think that leaf is now dying. Is that a wrong thing to do should i have left that very dry part? Thanks for answering. I am in the UK, it is very cold at this time- winter
No its,not gonna hurt it to cut off the dry area. Its very cold here to..lol✌💖
@@tropicalplantmomma Thank you so much for the reply. I have now been enlightened by your video. Thanks again.
So if they are dormant do you stop watering during the dormancy ?
Yes✌💖
I m so sad now I m remembering all the alocasias I thrown away because I was thinking they were dead 😭😭😭😭
Awww. I'm sure lots of people have. At least now you know😁✌💖
I received a Polly leaf from someone thinking they were giving me a cutting. I put it in water just to see what it would do, but I heard these are bulb plants. The leaf hasn't dried or curled yet. What should I do?
Yea they are bulbs.. I don't think they will grow roots. If it does I'd be shocked...lol
@@tropicalplantmomma I’ll keep you posted lmao 😂
I still have mine in it’s nursery pot and I really want to repot it before it goes dormant I already have a leaf dropping should I repot it or will it stress it out too much? 😩
As long as your not taking all of the soil off, down to bare root and water it in good before repot it should be ok. If it is going dormant it won't matter either way....lol✌💖
Suzette's Garden thank you so much and you’re right! Lol 🤣
Hi. With the 2 stems growing out of the polly can you divide by cutting between to create 2 plants ?
Ive never tried that. let me know if you do ....and how it turns out.
@@tropicalplantmomma hi. Yes I took the plant out of the pot and there were actually 2 separate plants and a small pup growing. I got 3 Polly alocasia for the price of 1. I've since bought more alocasia varieties and sought out the ones with similar growth patterns and divided these up as well. The Colocasia plants are the same that there can be pups growing away in the pots, free plants.
@@TropicalJungleIreland oh yes they all grow pups.. lol lots of nice new babies in all of mine also. Thats pretty much why I have never tried to cut them .. the bulbs.. in half to grow more. Never needed to haa have fun with all your babies you will be overgrown with them in just a few years haha.. every summer they make more and more... 😆 🤣
I got an alocasia stingray 2 days ago. It was a bit limp when it arrived and the seller damaged the root system when she shipped it. It was sent bare root. She told me to soak it overnight to rehydrate it. I did that and now it’s drooping twice as badly. 65% humidity and in bright indirect light. I live in Virginia and the plant did ship from Southern California. Could it maybe be going dormant? Is there anything you would recommend I do to help it perk up? I don’t see bulbs like on your Polly.
Hi.... I'd leave it in water longer , a few days to maybe even a week or longer until she recovers from shipping...✌💖
@@tropicalplantmomma thank you so much for your reply. It’s getting a yellow leaf now too. So I was concerned. I’ll put it back in water.
I live in Arizona and it’s 118 now. Is that weird mine is going dormant? Maybe it’s just dead :( he stays inside
If the bulbs are still hard its still alive
.only if they they are mushy then ya its dead.
I have a question i cant find an answer for!!! I most def overwatered by accident after a pot change and i lost every leaf, but NO ROT blub is stil in tact and looks healthy...do i let her go dormant? Or what should i do?
This time of year she should grow back. Set her in a high light area and water her and she should start growing back soon. Did the roots all rot off also
No, last time i checked everything was healthy. Its stil under a month since its happened so ill be patient & stay strong thank you!
@@ShayAndCay that's good. Sooner or later she will push back up. ✌
Just want to give u an update.. i let the leaves die and cleaned her up and let her go dormant in a cool dry place- it killed me because it was spring BUT i have 7 babies about 3-5 inches thriving in PONs from the momma plant. So excited.
Shhhhh! I like buying them highly discounted by Garden Centers because of dormancy😉
Haha me to I have several now because of that😳✌💖
im a new beginner on planting plants ..the leave of my alocasia is dying they are turning into yellow but they are small and young what should i do..?any idea to help me save my alocasia pls
May need more light , more water or less water. How long have you had it and what kind of conditions do you have it in?
Suzette's Garden thanks you.. almost 3 weeks since i repot them.. the leaves are turning into yellow and brown..
so its totally ok to cut ALL the stems down? How is it doing now? Someone else said in a video with extreme confidence that you NEVER cut the main stem down, they said if u do..it won't grow back?? Can anyone attest to this??🤔
I let mine all die down on their own then,cut them, letting the stems die back on their own feeds the bulb. Mine are all doing great and back to normal now. I have a newer update video showing the plant.✌💖
@@tropicalplantmomma oh wow 👏 I'll have to find that one, gotcha good to know!
If they go dormant and you put them in the dark cool place, do you leave them in the dirt and pot or like outside bulbs, dry them in newspaper and no dirt?.
Just got a African Mask and no sure what to expect
Yes ... I left mine right in the pot and didn't water them, cool dry place or your can store them like outside bulbs..either way will work.
Mine were dormant all winter and are now growing. I think ill do an update video on them tomorrow because I want to repot them and put them all together, I think I have 5 or 6 bulbs in 2 diff pots..✌💖😁
@@tropicalplantmomma i sat mine on a table outside on a covered porch, but....i think it got sunburned in 2 days. Now have it in a window with blinds. A few spots did form but I hope its ok
Do you water if they are resting.? You said moist soil all the time but if the bulbs are unpotted how can those be watered?
No not when they are dormant..✌💖
@@tropicalplantmomma thank you❤️
Do you water while they rest for the winter?
If they have a leaf or 2 yes. If its only,a bulb no I don't.
It's August here coming into September UK
Hi Yes it is here to. That Is an old video from last winter...lol
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OH NO. i just cut all of mine off i thought the plant died. i kept the bulbs planted but i think i cut it too low
It should be fine. Give it time
Soil needs to stay moist at all times.
Yes it sure does... And they like to eat a lot to...lol btw... Love your pic!!!!
how often should Alocasia's be watered?
They dont like to dry out, keep them semi moist. and they like to be fed to and thy will grow like crazy....
And this is why I’ll be using a grow light! My baby has gotten to big and beautiful to suffer like that
Suffer? Well I don't really see it as suffering. They are just the type of plant that need to have a rest. They flower and make babies all the time.nits just the nature of the plant. And they don't do it every season. Mine have gone as long as 2 years before they go dormant and then come back even more beautiful 😍 the next summer. And have even more babies.
I know where you’re coming from, however if you skip it’s dormancy periods by using grow lights, your plant will become weakened, especially over time. It’s natural for their dormancy to take place. It’s your plant; treat it well!
@@tropicalplantmomma
Exactly
Good day, i live in west bengal, india, where climate is hot and humid ,summer temp around 38 to 40 deg c. We have winter from nov to feb. Strange thing is my plant goes dormant in spring. It has now happened in 2 consecutive years. Growth is not good at all. Barely gives 2 leaves at the most. Can you pls sugest what i can do?
Wow. That's wild... Lol try feeding it more, maybe that will help put on more new growth. What kind of feed do you use?
@@tropicalplantmomma i giv bone meal, npk liquid fertilizer once a week, my plant is kept in balkony where it receives morning sunlight, after 11:00 its in shade. We also hav monsoon for 4 months when it rains almost everyday, but tha does not effect the plant.
@@tropicalplantmomma during dormancy do i totally stop watering?
@@pallobroy6148 well that sounds pretty good. I guess we just have to be patient.. Lol I had mine in storage and just potted them up for the summer here and I'm hoping they do well.
Do they go dormant every year?
Mine didn't go dormant for 2 years and that was after if flowered 2 times in one summer.
Mine is growing now again after being dormant most of the winter.
So I don't really have an answer to your question.
It may be fine until it flowers again I'm not really sure . this is my 3rd year having this plant so I guess I will see what it does at this point,coming into winter.✌💖
Hi there is there is any update regarding your alocasia polly
Oh ya she is growing like crazy right,now.. I did another update video about a month or so ago✌💖