“I’m not thriving, I’m just committing to the bit.”
This looks more like a plant that is generally holding steady than one with a major active problem. The visible issue is mostly lower, older growth fading back, which is common on Alocasia as it reallocates energy. Because it’s in an indoor soil pot and you’re unsure about watering, the main risk to rule out is early overwatering or poor drainage causing mild root stress. At the moment there’s no strong sign of a severe disease or collapse.
What to do today
No urgent intervention is needed. Keep the plant steady and only adjust care if the soil is drying very slowly or the base starts softening.
Also possible, but less likely
What would prove it
Watch for root-stress clues
If more leaves yellow, collapse, or the base becomes soft, then overwatering becomes the leading diagnosis and the plant should be repotted into a more airy mix.
Turn this into a recovery case
One photo gives a diagnosis. Tracking proves whether the plant is recovering.
Don’t leave the diagnosis hanging 🌱
Save it now, then use the next photo to confirm if this was the right call.
Create account & save plant 🌱