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title: "So I wanted to make sure this was actually the right plant! It was a…"
description: "So I wanted to make sure this was actually the right plant! It was a housewarming gift from my partner, and I did a TERRIBLE job trying to keep it alive and…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/3tsszamd1EiaknI9llyzED"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Hayden N"
published: "2026-05-10T21:54:18.072863Z"
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# So I wanted to make sure this was actually the right plant! It was a…

_Posted by Hayden N on 2026-05-10_

So I wanted to make sure this was actually the right plant! It was a housewarming gift from my partner, and I did a TERRIBLE job trying to keep it alive and I’m trying to bring it back. Is it labeled as the right plant and does anyone have any advice?

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## 4 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2026-05-11

It's definitely an alocasia. These like their soil to stay moist, and like very consistent timing on watering. I've found a self-watering pot works well with them

#### Hayden N replied on 2026-05-11

Do you have a pot to recommend?

#### Tess replied on 2026-05-11

I have a handful of Alocasia and all but one live in LECA. They seem to really love semi-hydro life.

#### Waspinator replied on 2026-05-11

Any self-watering style should do well, but Ikea has some nice basic ones. Repotme orchid supply has a great selection of prettier ones

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