Alocasia problems need a check of the roots, pot and growing position. Keep practical plant care separate from unreliable home remedies involving its sap.
Start with the growing conditions
When an alocasia droops, check the potting mix before adding water. Look at drainage, recent changes in temperature and the condition of the roots. A pot that stays wet needs a different response from one that has dried through.
Seasonal changes
Alocasias grow best with bright indirect light while actively growing. Growth can slow and some foliage may be lost during a resting period. Reduce watering with reduced growth rather than following the same routine throughout the year.
Working around the plant
Wear gloves when handling or cutting alocasia and keep the plant away from children and pets. Vinegar and ginger mixtures are not plant-care treatments and should not be presented as remedies for contact with its sap. Keep pruning work and household remedies separate.
Related reading: Alocasia Identification: Leaves, Stems and Flowers.