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alocasia lighting: how much light does your alocasia really need?

nnxt by nnxt
2024-12-25
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Alright, guys, let’s talk about my recent adventure with my Alocasia plants. I’ve been trying to figure out the best lighting situation for them, and it’s been a bit of a journey, let me tell you!

Getting Started

So, I started out by placing my Alocasias near a window that gets some decent light. I thought, “Hey, plants love light, right?” Well, it turns out that Alocasias are a bit more picky than I initially assumed. I mean they are darkness lovers!

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Experimenting with Locations

First, I put them in a spot that got a few hours of direct sunlight each day. That was a big mistake! A couple of leaves started to look a little, well, crispy. I learned my lesson pretty quickly there. They don’t like that direct sun at all, it’s too intense for them. So, I moved them to a spot with bright, indirect light – basically, I put up some sheer curtains to filter the sunlight.

Monitoring and Adjusting

Then, I kept a close eye on them, checking the leaves and seeing how they were doing. I noticed they were starting to look a little bleached out. At first, I thought it might be a watering issue, but the soil felt just right. It was a “Eureka!” moment when I realized it was still too much light. Also I found some signs of alocasia blooms, the alocasia is really happy but I guess it will take a lot of energy from the plant.

Fine-Tuning with Grow Lights

To really dial things in, I decided to try out some grow lights. I did a bit of reading and found out that Alocasias like a light intensity of around 400 foot-candles. I grabbed a light meter to measure things out (yeah, I went full nerd on this one) and adjusted the position of the grow lights until I hit that sweet spot. I also made sure they were only getting around 6-8 hours of light per day, because too much of a good thing can still be, well, too much.

The End Result

After all that trial and error, I finally found a setup that seems to be working. My Alocasias are looking much happier now. Their leaves are a nice, vibrant green, and they’re even putting out new growth. It took some work, but it was totally worth it to see them thriving.

  • Lesson learned: Alocasias are all about that bright, indirect light. About 6-8 hours daily.
  • Tip: Don’t be afraid to move them around and experiment to find the perfect spot.
  • Pro move: Consider using grow lights, but measure the intensity to make sure you’re not overdoing it. About 400 foot-candles is a good number.

So, there you have it – my Alocasia lighting saga. Hopefully, my experiences can help some of you out there who are also trying to keep these beautiful plants happy. Happy growing, everyone!

nnxt

nnxt

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