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Nail Your Alocasia Lighting: Bright, Indirect Light is the Key to Success

bloommelody by bloommelody
2025-01-13
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Hey everyone, today I want to talk about my little adventure with my Alocasia plant and its lighting situation. So, I got this Alocasia a while back, and I noticed it wasn’t doing too hot. The leaves were looking a bit sad, and it just wasn’t growing like I thought it would.

Figuring Out the Lighting

I did a bit of digging around, trying to figure out what was up. Turns out, these Alocasias are kind of picky about their light. They don’t like being in direct sunlight, which I kinda had it in at first, Oops. I moved it away from the window, but it still wasn’t super happy. Then I realized, it needs that bright, indirect light. Think of it like the light you get when you put sheer curtains over your windows.

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Nail Your Alocasia Lighting: Bright, Indirect Light is the Key to Success

Making Some Changes

  • Moved it further from the window: I initially placed my Alocasia right by the window. Big mistake! I pulled it back about 1 to 2 feet, and things started to change.
  • Played around with sheer curtains: I experimented with some sheer curtains to diffuse the sunlight, and that seemed to make a difference.
  • Checked the light throughout the day: I started paying attention to how the light hit the plant throughout the day. Some spots got too much direct sun, so I had to move the plant around a bit.

The Results

After all these little tweaks, my Alocasia is now thriving! It’s putting out new leaves, and they look healthy and vibrant. It’s amazing how much of a difference the right lighting can make. I’m so glad I didn’t give up on it and took the time to figure out what it needed. So, if you’ve got an Alocasia and it’s not doing so great, definitely check the lighting. You might be surprised at the difference it makes!

It took some trial and error, but I finally got the hang of it. My Alocasia is happy, and I’m happy. It’s all about finding that sweet spot with the light. Trust me, your plant will thank you for it!

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