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title: "Hi All I’m looking for advice on how to properly care for an Alocasia…"
description: "Hi All I’m looking for advice on how to properly care for an Alocasia Jaclyn. I think I I got myself in too deep as a beginner lol. I got her a couple months…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/AQ7F8Ss5Sw6juoLtYclAaQ"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Mille’s plants"
published: "2024-03-28T22:03:27.840495Z"
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# Hi All I’m looking for advice on how to properly care for an Alocasia…

_Posted by Mille’s plants on 2024-03-28_

Hi All I’m looking for advice on how to properly care for an Alocasia Jaclyn. I think I I got myself in too deep as a beginner lol. I got her a couple months ago repotted her and placed her a foot or more under grow lights. I ended up scorching the tips of her leaves and killing the youngest leaf that had just come in. I am so sad. Since then she seems stable but not doing much of anything. How can I get her to be happier?

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## 4 comments

### nosugartonight commented on 2024-03-29

She’s a beauty! I think you’ll be fine. African mask was my “first” plant (that got me into plants) and mine is still going although I have killed the mother entirely. Just make sure it gets light and is allowed to dry between watering

#### Mille’s plants replied on 2024-03-29

Thanks so much! Makes me feel better that I’m not the only one that has plant disasters 😂

### Vera commented on 2024-03-29

I have my Alocasias between 200-300 FC of light, and that seemed to be the key for me. (My rescue/recovering Alocasias receive 450 FC, but they’re still in corm-form).

#### Mille’s plants replied on 2024-03-29

Oh this is great info to know! Mine were a bit higher and I turned the light down. I’m still learning lol

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