Re: [aroid-l] Alocasia reginula

From: "Bamboo Chik" <bamboochik at earthlink.net> on 2004.08.17 at 12:20:51(12007) I have found many Alocasia are slow growers and fussy to the max. Last year I bought two different species which promptly appeared to die. Never one to give up easily, I just left them alone as I know that some Alocasia go into dormancy as part of their life cycle. Sure enough, both Alocasia started growth this Feb. and are now beautiful, healthy, plants that just don't want to stop growing. Hope this helps...b.f.n...deb/S.AL > [Original Message] +More > From: Rosalind > To: > Date: 8/17/2004 1:33:15 AM > Subject: [aroid-l] Alocasia reginula > > Hi folks! > > I got a very small rooted cutting of Alocasia reginula about a year ago, and I'm > surprised at how slowly the plant is growing. It currently has two leaves, and > has only put out one additional leaf since I got it - that leaf didn't seem to > like direct sun, and got discolored and died a few months after it first > unfolded. > > I'm growing the alocasia indoors, with several other houseplants, where it gets > indirect sun. I live in an apartment in Los Angeles, and the temperature rarely > gets below the low 70's, or above the mid-80's. I'm growing a Monstera delicosa > and Philodendron 'Pink Princess' with moderate success under the same > conditions, and while those plants would clearly prefer more sunlight and > humidity, they are at least putting out new leaves on a regular basis. > > Any suggestions would be welcome - thanks! > > -Roz, in Southern California >

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