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title: "My aunt picked up this cool looking plant today but we have no idea…"
description: "My aunt picked up this cool looking plant today but we have no idea what it is. Would appreciate any help identifying!"
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community: "Plant Identification"
author: "Kaylyn 🌱"
published: "2026-02-21T20:57:47.502143Z"
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# My aunt picked up this cool looking plant today but we have no idea…

_Posted by Kaylyn 🌱 on 2026-02-21_

My aunt picked up this cool looking plant today but we have no idea what it is. Would appreciate any help identifying!

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OORd9o3AlyyZoAzQiIeMpiDsoq70pwIvi_-UQhGES4o/g-GwdbtOSjeAMLUpISnNZg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OORd9o3AlyyZoAzQiIeMpiDsoq70pwIvi_-UQhGES4o/TP-rvK58SVSuW1iNNZWwZA.webp?size=large)

## 10 comments

### lyssxgardens commented on 2026-02-21

looks to be an alocasia brancifolia 💚🌱🪴

#### Kaylyn 🌱 replied on 2026-02-21

Thank you!! 🥰

### lyssxgardens commented on 2026-02-21

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wUp9UfD_cTom85-NrSiwf9j3MfRTAaeqG9k8CBw1bFY/2EkKW4X7Rh-X_Rr7Xc2ZjQ.webp?size=large)

#### Hobo replied on 2026-02-22

How often should I water this beautiful orchid

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/l0BspPLH8NP7W2ck1f6IShfTX0ZzfqtM6FsluE3Ft5s/lb88rvTaRC6OgHZQZ_2EAA.webp?size=large)

#### lyssxgardens replied on 2026-02-22

very pretty! water when your roots turn silver

#### Hobo replied on 2026-07-26

Thank you but my husband repotted it and after paying $25 at Low’s for it and killed it. I use the orchid chips and my other one he repotted died too. Since then I’ve gotten 4 more two needing repotted but I’m afraid to because of them dying on me. Any help would be appreciated, ty ahead of time I’m looking for a blue one i hope I find one. I’m like my mama she loved rose bushes and house plants. I do use house plants and small flowers. I had a rose bed in my front yard and I planted a-lot of rose bushes and they done very well. But i cannot do that no more because I have to many health issues. Looking forward to any reply. God blessed. Peace be with you and may God bless you with healthy plant childern.

### lyssxgardens commented on 2026-02-21

no problem!!! that thing is GORGEOUS

#### Hobo replied on 2026-02-22

What’s the watering routine

### Lisa Anglim commented on 2026-02-23

When you do water it soaked it all the way through and make sure you don’t water the crown because water getting in the crown will cause rot and you’ll lose the leaves. Let it dry fully when the roots turn silver, then it’s ready to be was there’s again.

#### Kaylyn 🌱 replied on 2026-02-23

Than you for the tip! I'll pass it along to my aunt! ☺️

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