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Posted 9h ago by @nila

My alocasia black velvet is pushing out a flower! The l...

My alocasia black velvet is pushing out a flower!

The leaves are still looking green and feeling firm. No leaves have fallen. I’ve had the plant for a month. So I’m assuming the plant is happy and this isn’t a stress response. But the leaves have kind of moved to the sides compared to when I first got it.

Should I let it bloom, or should I cut it off just in case?
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10ft to light, indirect
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 days ago
I found these on Google.
They may or may not be in the right order. Sorry if they're not
@nila Wow! I love the flower! 🌸
How cool!
Amazing! Usually alocasia are drama queens with transition. You must be doing a phenomenal job! In my alocasia groups on FB, everyone suggests not cutting them off - that it’s part of whatever hormone cycle they’re going through.
Alocasias lose energy massively with the flower. I've learned to always cut mine off. Otherwise it can take months to see a new leaf.
Thank you @SuperbRaspfern , @MamaLinne and @planthoe40 ! I’ve been seeing such mixed advice online as well. I think I’m going to let this one be and just pay attention to the leaves. If I see any decline I’ll cut it off.