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Posted 4M ago by @BookHaworthia

Got an Alocasia ‘Black Velvet’ yesterday. Meet Persephone...

Got an Alocasia ‘Black Velvet’ yesterday. Meet Persephone! But look at that new leaf- I don’t think she likes me very much. 😆 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict
Persephone
Persephone
Black Velvet Alocasia
3” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 weeks ago
@MamaLinne
Deb
15115 XP
4M ago
@MamaLinne
I’m learning that alocasias can be VERY dramatic when their environment changes. Hang in there and just support with good lighting, humidity, and correct watering! My new frydek has lost lots of leaves but I am hoping they will come back better than ever.
Stephanie
Stephanie
5334 XP
4M ago
@user3159
You also might put a humidity tray underneath. Alocasias love humidity. I have one under my melo and it has made a difference.
@Jho
Josh
2379 XP
4M ago
@Jho
Hey Lauren, lol! My Boston fern often flips me off too. Just an FYI: I brought home a Black Velvet with a leaf unfurling like that it literally froze in that position. It’s since flowered and now growing a new leaf, but that dang transition leaf is still stuck semi-unfurled. So he may be flipping you off for a good long time!! 😂 I tried the wet paper towel method after a while when I realized it wasn’t doing anything; didn’t do much for me but if you start it early, it may.