Those baby plants are so cute! Thanks for sharing, love your videos!

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! 🥰🥰

I enjoy your videos so much. I’m happy I found your channel. Thank you 🙂

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Happy to have you here!!

Those Alocasias are so cute. The two plants in one pot are just so darn cute together.

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

right!! They're so cute when so tiny!!

Thanks for sharing this video ❤❤❤ those baby plants are cute 😍

They are so cute!!! You’ll have to keep us updated on how they’re doing 💚

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

I'll definitely update on them!

so pretty plants and helpful tips. will check for updates

Super helpful! Thanks for sharing!

Yaaaay! Thanks for making this video 🙏🏻 so helpful! ❤

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

They're beautiful plants! Do you have a video on caring for the plants in fluval while they're rooting please? I'd love to give it a go! 😊

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I don't think I really show how I care for them in fluval in my other videos but I basically just keep it from drying out. It takes several weeks for them to root depending on the environment and once the water level gets low I'll refill it. I'm usually filling them up twice a week :)

You can use aluminum foil on the shelves because the sound in the texture will deter the cat from jumping up there and you're not going to want to keep it flat You're going to want to like crumple it up so that way it's like kind of rough underneath their feet I mean there is other options out there like they have I don't know how to explain it it's more like when a cop is in hot pursuit and they throw out that strip and it's got a little things that puncture the tire they have something like that kind of for cats also but I think that's kind of mean myself I have two cats myself so I use the aluminum foil method and it tends to work and the other one is actually really scared of like Saran wrap so if the aluminum foil doesn't work try Saran wrap cuz it sticks to their feet and they don't like that either I hope that helps and thank you for the corn video because I did not know what to do with mine I've got a few of them that are already rooted I rooted in water and I didn't know what to do with them after that

They look so pretty and healthy....Cant wait to see them grow...Have a great day and thanks for your time...

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

Oohh your variegated Alocasia is stunning! 😍 I’m a die hard Super Thrive person also, I use every time I water unless I’m fertilizing. Also use it as a foliar for Hoyas they seem to love it too. 💚 It’s not very attractive but I did see someone put tons of wooden chop sticks in their plants too keep the cats out. Hope their wasn’t too much damage.

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Glad to hear someone else using super thrive! 🥰 I made a little spot for him so he hopefully won't be knocking down any more plants lol

@sherryporsch9349

Жыл бұрын

@@plantsbymelissa Yay!! 😀

Thank you

My babies are in a little greenhouse ❤

Mantap 👍

babes wake up new plantsbymelissa video dropped!!!!

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🙏🏼

Love your alocasias, they’re so cute!

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. Can you reuse the fluval?

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if you're supposed to but I am lol. I have a separate container that I'm storing the used fluval and I'll reuse it so I don't waste it. It will eventually break down but I'm going to try to reuse what I can!

Hi hope you well i wanna ask why alocasia dragon leaf curls inside ?

Please tell me how often to water and how much to water if I used a 16 oz cup of fluval stratum?🙏🏽🌱

Could you put a raised cat bed perch in front of the window but slightly higher than the plants so he feels like he's in the best spot? Then you could just move the bed when you need to tend the plants

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

I might have to look into getting something for that spot, thank you!

I have sacrificed a couple of great plant windows for my cats. Gotta share, right? 😽🙃 And it eliminates the stress of seeing my plants knocked over 🤷🏻‍♀️

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

yes, I think you're right lol I think I might need to fit him in there :)

I've just put my alocasia corms in fluval, and next day they started to rot 😭😭 humidity and temperature & light was great 😭 somebody knows why did it happen?? It's so frustrating and sad...

Hi have you seen the new Alocasia from costa farms?! I got one today at Home Depot it’s crazy pretty!! Almost black/ deep purple with fuchsia metallic veins! Hope you can find down your way! I was really surprised to find one way up here in maine, usually takes a while to get maybe due to cold weather. Hope you find one is really stunning, pictures do not do it Justice:)

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

Oh I don't think I have seen that one! I'll have to be on the lookout for it now! Thank you!! I definitely want more alocasia!

I have the question on your soil mix? What in there and what percentage. Thank you!

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

I'm not really strict on percentage! I linked my soil mix video for anyone interested!

I'm interested in an update🤞I have had one experience of transferring a plant from fluval to soil and I noticed leaving some fluval on roots rotted some of them. Maybe I watered too much trying to settle it in?

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

possibly! the roots are so thin and tiny it's hard to balance the watering sometimes. You don't want to over do it but don't want to underwater either. I'm trying to treat it more like moss and water again more when it gets on the dryer side.

I just bought an 8 lb of fluval stratum. I know it breaks down and sometimes it can’t be reused for new props. Can you mix it with soil mix since it has some nutrients? I hate to throw it considering it’s not cheap. Like leca, it can be reused either as a medium or to add aeration to soil mix. Wondering where else we can use the leftover fluval stratum. Thanks!

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

This is a really old video when I first started my channel, there's been improvements made :)

@user-fh8nh5pi8d

2 ай бұрын

@@plantsbymelissa ..... will you make an updated video ?

What mix do you use?

I have started to like Alocasias because yours are stunning! I've been afraid to give them a go, but I definitely love them now. I got 5 Maharani corms, that now that they popped look like Black Velvet instead and I'm terrified to care for them haha! Have you posted photos of any of your Maharani corms so that I can compare?

@melissamccauley2303

Жыл бұрын

Maharani is a hybrid of Black Velvet and Melo so that might explain it, maybe they'll get more Melo-like with time :)

@ItsRensMC

Жыл бұрын

@@melissamccauley2303 oh God! I had no idea about that, that is very interesting. I truly hope so, from what I've heard about Black Velvets, they are not at all easy to care for, or well, regardless of the care they don't thrive. So having Black Velvet as my first Alocasia is not what I envisioned😅I got the corms as Maharani ones, so I truly hope they are it!

@melissamccauley2303

Жыл бұрын

@@ItsRensMC I've found when I was keeping my Black Velvet alive that it liked to be always moist, never dry but never wet and it behaved. Though I've heard the Melo is also temperamental but somehow their baby, the Maharani, is chill lol

@ItsRensMC

Жыл бұрын

@@melissamccauley2303 hahaha! From what I've heard, hybrids are always easier! I'll keep note on that in case it ends up being a Black Velvet. If they like staying moist, probably the wick and grow system would be the best option! I have a couple of plants that were always thirsty and sad, that I ended up putting them on wick and grow and they're thriving!

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

I find my black velvet is more finicky! It's the only alocasia that is still on the smaller side in my collection but my maharani is more chilled for sure.

how do you use plastic glasses for propagation, I really want to know

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

I just fill them up with fluval and add the corm in on top and push in a little so it's mostly covered then they will root into it. I just try to keep it watered if I notice the water getting low and it's drying out on top :)

@im_____meg6065

Жыл бұрын

@@plantsbymelissa you use two glasses, i also want to try. Thanks ❣️

It appears you are double cupping when you propagate your corms. Can you explain why. I have corms I’m propagating in moss but would love to try the fluval.

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

ah yes good eye! I set some up hydroponically like you would do with leca. I poked some holes in the first cup and set it in another cup without holes. I was hoping the water reservoir would help it not dry out as much but I found it still dries about the same so all the new ones I do are just one cup!

@lorriwright6540

Жыл бұрын

@@plantsbymelissa thank you!

I got a baby frydek variegated a few months ago and it’s not doing to hot im trying to figure out if it’s just cause of winter or if im overwatering I’ve always heard keeping soil wet is how you should keep them but im starting to think maybe I should give it a break for a few days between waterings? Idk I just know I paid a lot then I’d normally pay for a plant I hope I can keep it alive until spring ugh 😭😭😭 did you buy yours big already or as a baby? Mine came in moss/perlite mix which I still have it in

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

Most of my collection started small! I don't keep my alocasia soil wet, they mostly dry out. They like more watering consistency I have found so I water them thoroughly at least once a week right now and let them drain. They're in a chunky mix so they get airflow which is really important :)

@angelahurt2148

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I still have it in the mix it was sent in moss and perlite, and I water from the bottom so I know it’s getting what it needs but it’s definitely possible I’m overwatering so I will try to water once a week and see if she recovers I didn’t want to repot until the spring to avoid stressing it out but I have had it about 3 months now!

Hi melissa, can you help me? My corms don't root in moss

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

hi, I don't do 1:1 coaching but I have a few alocasia videos in my playlist I linked that go into more details on how I root and grow them :)

Question would you ever consider selling your corms? Just a question as an Alocasia lover myself I know replanting back into the mother pot is a thing but after so many, that's just a lot of plant. ❤

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

maybe one day but I don't want to worry about shipping plants right now :

@rossbeauty4141

Жыл бұрын

@plantsbymelissa that's understandable. Well whether you do or not I love watching your videos.

I have not had any success with leaving Fluval on the roots when transferring to soil - it all just ends up rotting

Take tin foil and wrap the shelve cats hate tin foil

Squirt bottle time for kitty.

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

lol I couldn't do that :( I think I'll make a little spot for him 🥹

Maybe leave an open spot, cats don’t need a very big space. But he’s going to keep doing it.

@plantsbymelissa

Жыл бұрын

yeah, caught him up there again today lol might have to make a spot for him