Alocasia Polly

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  1. Richard Dreyfuss Teen Idol

    Richard Dreyfuss Teen Idol Active Member

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    Purchased an Alocasia a few weeks ago, and after I bought it, did some reading. Everyone one seems to think it's a high-maintenance plant. Two things are happening with mine that I am curious about.

    a) one of the leaves has become soggy at the tip (about a quarter inch up) and drips. I quickly discovered that you can't touch the soggy tip with anything, or it will rip off. It has been doing this for about a week now. I assume this a sign that I am overwatering? Anything else I might need to do to correct this?

    b) Also, since shortly after I brought it home, one of the leaves has curled up, front to back, and remained that way. No discoloration or anything. Any ideas?
     
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    Do you know what Alocasia you bought?
    Maybe you are watering a bit much.
    And it is normal that a leaf "curled up" that means that leaf is going to die, which is normal, then maybe a new leaf will show up.
     
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    It's an Alocasia Polly, which I believe is the same as Amazonica?
     
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    Almost all Alocasia during the cold months enter in a dormancy period and they appear like they are dead, but after the cold months, the become "alive" and new, bigger leaves will show up.
    In this website you can find a lot of information in Alocasia.
    http://www.exoticrainforest.com/plantscollection.html
     
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    You are welcome!!
     

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