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title: "I am considering a potting medium change for my two alocasias. My…"
description: "I am considering a potting medium change for my two alocasias. My soil is currently mixed with orchid bark and perlite but I’m thinking it’s still not chunky…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/654902cf23bbfae389413ce9"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Emily"
published: "2023-11-06T15:14:23.188Z"
language: "en"
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# I am considering a potting medium change for my two alocasias. My…

_Posted by Emily on 2023-11-06_

I am considering a potting medium change for my two alocasias. My soil is currently mixed with orchid bark and perlite but I’m thinking it’s still not chunky enough and holds a bit too much water. My ninja is looking a little depressed which is why I am thinking about this, though it may still be acclimating. Anyone have any recommendations? I am contemplating leca but feel like I see mixed things on it. Or would just adding more bark/perlite be the easier answer?

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## 6 comments

### Mullein commented on 2023-11-06

Large chunks of perlite also make a big difference. I ran out of the bag I had and went with the regular size from the garden center. I’ve already noticed a huge difference in time it takes for soil to dry. Small perlite says soggy! I wish it were easier to get my hands on big perlite without ordering online every time

#### Emily replied on 2023-11-06

Ooh that sounds like it would just be good to have on hand, I’ll have to look for some!

### Nic Van D commented on 2023-11-07

My Alocasia’s love Molly’s Mixx!

### NeriahMc commented on 2023-11-07

What’s your mix ratio as of right now?

#### Emily replied on 2023-11-07

In my Polly it’s probably 50/50 soil and bark/perlite. The ninja is more soil as I was running low on the others, which is part of why I think it’s looking rough.

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