Troubleshooting
Alocasia Ivory Coast problems — and how to fix them
Alocasia Ivory Coast (Alocasia 'Ivory Coast') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Crispy brown leaf edges
Low humidity or salt buildup. Keep humidity above 60%, water with tepid filtered water, and flush the pot periodically to clear fertiliser salts.
Spider mites
Dry indoor air invites webbing and pale stippling on leaf undersides. Raise humidity, rinse the foliage, and treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Yellowing leaves from overwatering
A soggy or dense mix rots the rhizome and yellows the leaves. Let the top few centimetres dry between waterings and repot into an airy, free-draining aroid blend.
Dormancy / leaf drop
Cold or low light can push it into dormancy. Keep above 18°C with bright indirect light and steady moisture; the rhizome usually resprouts in spring.
Prevent alocasia ivory coast problems before they start
Most alocasia ivory coast issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
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Alocasia Ivory Coast problems — FAQ
Why is my alocasia ivory coast crispy brown leaf edges?
Low humidity or salt buildup. Keep humidity above 60%, water with tepid filtered water, and flush the pot periodically to clear fertiliser salts.
Why is my alocasia ivory coast spider mites?
Dry indoor air invites webbing and pale stippling on leaf undersides. Raise humidity, rinse the foliage, and treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Why is my alocasia ivory coast yellowing leaves from overwatering?
A soggy or dense mix rots the rhizome and yellows the leaves. Let the top few centimetres dry between waterings and repot into an airy, free-draining aroid blend.
Why is my alocasia ivory coast dormancy / leaf drop?
Cold or low light can push it into dormancy. Keep above 18°C with bright indirect light and steady moisture; the rhizome usually resprouts in spring.