Though these are tropical indoor plants. alocasias grow better on the root-bound side,' notes Julie. In fact, alocasias may droop when repotted into a container too-large, due to issues like root rot ...
As autumn leaves fall, the trunk and branching structure become more prominent, which can draw attention to tree health challenges overlooked in other seasons.
Readers of this column aren't surprised to see me writing about trees, since I often praise their planting and fuss at those who would indiscriminately cut them down. But this time I am going to stop ...