Alocasia care from a real indoor growing setup
I grow Alocasias in a normal home, not a greenhouse. This site is where I document what actually happens with light, watering, root stress, spider mites, dormancy, and recovery — including the mistakes that taught me the most.
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How I Converted My Alocasia Frydek to Semi-Hydro (And What I Learned)
March 4, 2026
I originally grew all my Alocasias in soil. Over time, they propagated quickly, and I ended up with far more…
Read MoreAlocasia Light Requirements: Natural Sun vs. Grow Lights
November 16, 2025
Light defines how your Alocasia grows — size, color, and texture all depend on it.
In this guide, I share how to balance bright natural light with grow lamps, how to read your plant’s leaf signals, and what lux range keeps it thriving all year.
Read MoreBest Soil Mix for Alocasia (DIY + Ready-Made Options)
November 16, 2025
The right soil can make or break your Alocasia.
In this guide, I share how to build an airy, fast-draining mix that keeps roots healthy — plus real-world tips for different climates and ready-made soil reviews.
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About Me
I’m glad that you’re here
I’m Ethan, and I grow Alocasias in a normal indoor home setup, not a greenhouse.
A lot of what I write here comes from problems I had to solve myself: roots staying wet too long, leaves dropping in winter, spider mites, repotting shock, and plants that looked fine above the soil but were struggling underneath.
This site is where I record what helped, what did not, and how different Alocasia types behave indoors.