Why are my Alocasia leaves drooping? Droopy leaves are often caused by over or under watering, pests, insufficient light, or insufficient nutrients in the soil. The Alocasia likes its soil to be allowed to dry out slightly between waterings. Next, consider the light it receives in its location.Click to see full answer. Likewise, people ask, why is my elephant ear plant drooping?Elephant ears may droop because there is a problem. Try adjusting the amount of light or water or applying a fertilizer. Another reason for drooping is that the large leaves become too heavy. Staking can help support the plants and prevent drooping.Similarly, how can we save alocasia? If your Alocasia is outdoors, keep it in shade at all times – no direct sun at all ever! Water it thoroughly (until water runs through the drain hole) when the top half-inch of soil feels dry. Use filtered or distilled water if your tap water is hard. Don’t fertilize it. Similarly, should I mist my alocasia? During warm summer months, an Alocasia can produce a new leaf every week and each new leaf may be twice the size of the previous leaf. Alocasia plants grow best in high humidity. Do not mist the plant; misting encourages plant diseases.Do alocasia Polly go dormant?Your Alocasia Polly will go through a dormant period in the winter months. During dormancy, keep your Alocasia Polly in a warmer spot in your home and reduce the watering but do not allow it to completely dry out. You will see it perk up again in the spring.