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title: "This is my first alocasia, and that little leaf spike has been the…"
description: "This is my first alocasia, and that little leaf spike has been the same size for the last 3 months lol. Is that normal? Are they usually super slow growers? Is…"
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community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Lindsey"
published: "2024-06-03T14:10:10.433247Z"
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# This is my first alocasia, and that little leaf spike has been the…

_Posted by Lindsey on 2024-06-03_

This is my first alocasia, and that little leaf spike has been the same size for the last 3 months lol. Is that normal? Are they usually super slow growers? Is there anything I can do to nudge it along?

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## 6 comments

### kena commented on 2024-06-03

my dragon scale really started thriving when i moved it a couple feet back from the window, and with daily misting!

### send\_nodes commented on 2024-06-03

How long have you had it? If it hasn’t been very long, it might still be getting established in the new environment rather than focusing on new growth

#### Lindsey replied on 2024-06-03

I’ve had that one for about 4 months. It was 2 plants in one pot. About 3 months ago, I split it apart and repotted them separately in clear nursery pots so I could monitor the moisture level (I heard they are prone to root rot?) I do see some new root growth in there so maybe it’s focusing on that first?

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#### send\_nodes replied on 2024-06-03

Yeah that could definitely be it. I feel like mine does nothing for a few months and then randomly puts out 2-3 new leaves lol

### Sage commented on 2024-06-03

I have had an alocasia before, and boy was it one of my pickiest plants! It LOVES humidity, so I recommend a humidifier or putting it in the bathroom while you shower

### Lindsey commented on 2024-06-03

I put a humidifier in the room with it, but why didn’t I think to take a shower with it haha!! That’s such a good idea

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