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title: "I have a beautiful black velvet Alocasia that I bought on Nov 6. I…"
description: "I have a beautiful black velvet Alocasia that I bought on Nov 6. I repotted it a few days later. It’s doing ok - growing a new leaf and getting taller,…"
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community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "victoria 🪴"
published: "2023-11-23T13:54:28.424Z"
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# I have a beautiful black velvet Alocasia that I bought on Nov 6. I…

_Posted by victoria 🪴 on 2023-11-23_

I have a beautiful black velvet Alocasia that I bought on Nov 6. I repotted it a few days later. It’s doing ok - growing a new leaf and getting taller, although it has a curling leaf and a bit of browning on one leaf (I’ve got humidity problems).

However, now I want to put it in leca. Is it better to do it asap since the plant is already in a stress period, or wait several months to give it a break?

Thanks in advance!

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## 3 comments

### Nic Van D commented on 2023-11-23

Super cute! If it were me, I’d wait. Alocasia’s are prone to stress after repotting. That’s probably why the leaves are drooping. Repotting again and in a new medium could stress it out. I’d wait until spring to move it to lecca. They can ask so go dormant in winter and drop leaves. Good luck 🍀

#### OG.99 replied on 2023-11-30

Hi! Im new to the Alcoasia What is the best soil mix i can use for mine? Soil i have doesn’t seem to be the best (it holds water way to long and The soil becomes like a hard muddy problem that Doesn’t stay on the sides of the pot) so It how now lost 2 leaves. One is currently yellowing. It was a Baby one though

#### Nic Van D replied on 2023-11-30

Mine like Mollys Mix. You can also mix your own. You can buy it on amazon or direct from the manufacturer

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