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Kiersten Rankel
Kiersten lives in New Orleans, LA and graduated with her masters degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University in 2019.
She has conducted or assisted on research studies covering trees such as the bald cypress, swamp maple, and water tupelo, as well as important marsh grasses including Juncus, Spartina, and Phragmites.
Kiersten is a certified Louisiana Master Naturalist and regularly volunteers with local community gardens and nonprofits to help restore critical ecosystems along the Gulf Coast.
About Alocasia 'Low Rider'
Alocasias, commonly known as Elephant Ears, are some of the most common houseplants although their leaves can reach enormous sizes when grown outdoors! 🐘 They typically only support a few leaves at a time (more, when they get more sun!) so don't be concerned if you see an old leaf begin to retire after a new one emerges. They grow out of underground corms which are similar to bulbs, so next time you repot keep an eye out for baby Alocasias! They contain calcium oxalate crystals so be sure to keep them out of reach if you have children or pets! ⚠️
Taxonomy
Alocasia 'Low Rider'
Alocasia
Araceae
Alismatales

How to care for Alocasia 'Low Rider'
How often to water your Alocasia 'Low Rider'

every 9
Alocasia 'Low Rider' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Alocasia 'Low Rider' in your home

a window
Alocasia 'Low Rider' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Alocasia 'Low Rider' in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Alocasia 'Low Rider'

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Alocasia 'Low Rider' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Ruffles® Original with his new leaf 💪. Unravelling like a champ, risen from the ground #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PlantTherapy #OutdoorGrowing #PlantLove #AlocasiaAddicts #Alocasia #FreshLeafFriday
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@PoisedAlbo i bought the plant! Two of it's leaves are in rough shape, but overall still looks healthy. Also, since he's new, #HelpMeNameMyPlant! [preferrably something to do with potato chips, cause his leaves remind me of ridged cut chips 😂] #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewPlants #PlantTherapy #Alocasia #AlocasiaAddicts P.S. this is not it's final location, he's going to go to my grandma's house where there's more light for him to enjoy and a north-facing yard.
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But…for why….😩 I need help. I am trying to understand Alocasia. I reeeeeally want to understand them. But every time I get one, something happens. But….NOW I have this app so I can ask all my plants questions here! I didn’t have this app before when I had my last Alocasia. Why is the bottom corner of the leaf doing this? I no like. 😑 It’s not crispy. Just feels a little “dryer” than the rest of the leaf and wimpy. I have a new leaf coming in as well. Does this Alocasia plants like air movement? Does it like for the soil to be moist? Does it like to be under a grow light? I would love any advice! 💜 #AlocasiaAddicts #Alocasia
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Alocasia audacity My alocasia low rider is determined to lay herself low. I have her in a great, well-draining mix, water whe she's dried out, and have her sitting near an east-facing window. Roots look fine. Her leaves keep yellowing. I've already removed several. What can I do? #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #alocasiaaddicts #alocasia
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I got an Alocasia Low Rider, a few weeks ago and I'm excited to see a new leaf emerging. I also picked up this Juncus Spiralis, as a belated Mother's Day gift for myself, this weekend, seeing as the family didn't get me one 😒. With spring slowly creeping in, I'm going to see if I can squeeze in a few more plants. #newplants #newarrival #alocasia #alocasialowrider #juncusspiralis
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When I got this plant the leaves were not dropping, they were straight up. Is my plant dying? What should I do? #Alocasia
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My problem child.... WHY?!?! She hates me. . . #angryplants #alocasia
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Why are my leaves yellowing? I've cut off like 4 now.. I'm new to #alocasia still so I'm not sure what she wants.... #plantsmakepeoplehappy #planttherapy
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So does anyone know why the alocasia low rider was given that name?
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I'm in love! #alocasiaaddicts #plantsmakepeoplehappy #planttherapy #plantaddict #rootporn
Care Summary for Alocasia 'Low Rider'
Alocasia 'Low Rider'
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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