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title: "rescued this alocasia polly (it was dark green when i first found it)…"
description: "rescued this alocasia polly (it was dark green when i first found it) from my friends front yard. the leaf isn't looking good so i took it from the soil and am…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/B2BwbvCeToeJi3vC8MRe2Q"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "plantluvr444"
published: "2024-07-10T16:01:26.270582Z"
language: "en"
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# rescued this alocasia polly (it was dark green when i first found it)…

_Posted by plantluvr444 on 2024-07-10_

rescued this alocasia polly (it was dark green when i first found it) from my friends front yard. the leaf isn't looking good so i took it from the soil and am just placing it in water for the time being. any tips of what i should do i want it to survive but i have no clue how to take care of it 🥲

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## 4 comments

### send\_nodes commented on 2024-07-10

Alocasias can be tricky but if you’re into semi-hydro, they do really well in pon. They need airflow but also constant access to water. I’ve heard people also have luck with chunky aroid mix with a self-watering pot for these guys

### plantluvr444 commented on 2024-07-10

thank you i'm prob going to buy soil for it tomorrow should it be fine in water for today

### JDW commented on 2024-07-12

Healthy root!! I’d chop the leaf once you put it in whatever soil! Thats just personally. It’ll focus on strong roots and push new growth in no time I bet!

### JDW commented on 2024-07-12

Oh and I use a chunky mix 🥰

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