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Oct 2, 2020 10:41 AM CST
Name: TK
Ontario, Canada (Zone 6b)
Region: Ukraine Cactus and Succulents Sempervivums Adeniums Bromeliad Tropicals
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This will be my first time overwintering these types of plants. I have a little Caladium of some kind, a large Alocasia 'Sumo', and an Alocasia Stingray.

1. Alocasia 'Sumo'
This one's been outside all summer and fall so far. We've been dropping to the 40s and high 30s lately and it's still out there. It still looks happy out there, but I'm looking to bring it in soon. What's my best option for this? It's a huge plant in a very heavy pot, so isn't super easy to move around.
Should I attempt to bring the whole thing inside, or wait for the leaves to begin to die back and dig up the tuber? When should I do this?

2. Alocasia Stingray
This one was living indoors for the summer. The leaves recently died off and all that's left is a tiny leaf in the center. Is there a way to tell if it's either dying, or just getting ready for winter? Can I leave the tuber in the pot for winter, or should I dig it out?

3. Caladium
Same as the Stingray. Also indoors, and leaves have entirely died back at this point. Dead? Wintering? Dig up tuber or leave it in the pot?

Thank you for your advice! I'm still learning when it comes to Aroids. Smiling
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