Troubleshooting
Alocasia Wollongong problems — and how to fix them
Alocasia Wollongong (Alocasia 'Wollongong') 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 mineral-laden tap water; raise humidity above 60% and use filtered or rainwater.
Spider mites
Alocasia is mite-prone in dry indoor air; check leaf undersides for webbing and stippling, rinse and raise humidity.
Yellowing from overwatering
Soggy mix yellows leaves and rots the corm; use a chunky mix and let the surface dry between waterings.
Winter dormancy leaf drop
In cool, dark months it may drop leaves and pause; keep the corm warm and barely moist and it reflushes in spring.
Prevent alocasia wollongong problems before they start
Most alocasia wollongong issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for the species overview? Alocasia — the full care guide.
Alocasia Wollongong problems — FAQ
Why is my alocasia wollongong crispy brown leaf edges?
Low humidity or mineral-laden tap water; raise humidity above 60% and use filtered or rainwater.
Why is my alocasia wollongong spider mites?
Alocasia is mite-prone in dry indoor air; check leaf undersides for webbing and stippling, rinse and raise humidity.
Why is my alocasia wollongong yellowing from overwatering?
Soggy mix yellows leaves and rots the corm; use a chunky mix and let the surface dry between waterings.
Why is my alocasia wollongong winter dormancy leaf drop?
In cool, dark months it may drop leaves and pause; keep the corm warm and barely moist and it reflushes in spring.