My Alocasia collection - a Love-Hate Relationship

Hi all,
In this video I am showing you my Alocasia collection. This is clearly not a very informative video as I’m in no position to give much advice on them but I hope you enjoy it regardless.

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[ayrandrobinson]

Beautiful display of your alocasia’s, quit impressive.” I think one thing to keep in mind for all plant parents is, first year they sleep, second year they creep, and then the third year they leap. If you’re struggling with a plant just keep that in mind.

[-jacinta-]

If Jan wasn't so lovely, there’d be a risk of me becoming aggressively envious of his plant talent and his super lush collection.
Instead, I just sit back with a cup of tea and feast my eyes over these impressively healthy plants and allow my ears to enjoy the soothing tones of his super cute accent.

[ekamarie]

Sooo many ppl say that! “I don’t like Alocasias bc they’re tricky/die” but that’s exactly why I love them! They push me to figure it out like solving a hard puzzle or math equation it’s hard but once you finally get it it’s a huge dopamine hit just watching the new leave roll in after the struggle is ohh soo satisfying. Lol

[LittleSprouts]

If you’re not heavily connected to your alocasia’s please feel free to send them my way 😂 They’re my all time favourite! I absolutely adore them. Great video, thank you for sharing ❤️

[msmuffin]

Thank you for your honesty. It is nice to hear that even plant experts have struggles with these plants . I am glad to know I’m not alone 🤷🏽‍♀️

[lindacormack]

Love how you have them grouped in the bowl

[Lorenmcdee]

You're the first person to show an alocacia Jackie that I've seen. I definitely don't think I can keep alocacia alive BUT if I do ever try I had wanted to try alocacia Jackie. I think it's so stunning.

Please make an update on a few months to show how it's doing.

[neesyg.]

Your alocasia collection is stunning I like the idea of putting them all together in separate pots and the cuprea is gorgeous 😍

[justinamontgomery]

Hi! Your alocasias are the best I have ever seen! They look like an expert grew them to me! If you struggle with them, can you imagine what ours look like??? Not even close! Thanks for this alocasia closer look :) love them!

[Hannah-bduj]

My jaw is dropping for every plant your bring out! 🤣🤩 These put my baby alocasias to SHAME! Beautiful plants.

[cristianpiccinno]

Hi Jan, with the little Alocasia plants. Dragon scale etc. Give a littel heat panel under the display. They like a littel bit warmer under the roots. Just try one time

[devenandplants]

As a one-trick Alocasia owner (well, I do have 4 caladiums), I keep alocasias because I enjoy wiping out an entire civilization of spider mites. That's the whole point of having these plants 🤣

Also, I think the reason why you think they arent thriving is because most of the species you own are dwarf alocasias (jewel). That's almost as big as they can get!

[jorgoberwittler]

I love Alocasias. They are not easy, but that's what I see as a challenge. I am currently having good experiences with bottom watering. I always clean the leaves with a cloth and some washing-up liquid. And I always have the spider mites susceptible alocasias in sight (frydek, stingray, micky mouse) so I can react quickly. Winter dormancy can be managed well with grow lights. And I love the rhizome propagation. I do it in mini grow boxes on a heating mat. At the moment I'm even growing seeds from the Netherlands of an Alocasia porteii, which is not available here in Germany. Which plant offers so many possibilities? That's what I love about them!

[tagalong]

I love your videos! You go straight to the information and go goes on and on about whatever else like everyone else. Thanks for the helpful info 😊

[penguinsforever]

Love watching your videos. Always informative and plants are eye candy.

[MichaelDeNicola]

wow I've never seen alocasia's that big!! great job

[aimangul]

Очень красивые и здоровые растения! Котик очаровательный. Приятно любоваться вашими растениями.

[danielkwood]

Would you say the spider mites appear frequently or only...alocasionally?

[jillianleblanc]

Thank you for sharing all those amazing plants they are absolutely amazing

[SparkleInMoonlight]

Your Alocasia Red Cuprea is simly incredible - the most beautiful Red Cuprea I have seen