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title: "Hi all! I’ve never had an alocasia but bought this one on a whim…"
description: "Hi all! I’ve never had an alocasia but bought this one on a whim (VERY bold choice). After doing some research, I’m considering repotting in LECA. Does anyone…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/CiczFPLlygzs1fdNcUd3tw"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "gabbygeli"
published: "2025-03-23T02:48:38.889167Z"
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# Hi all! I’ve never had an alocasia but bought this one on a whim…

_Posted by gabbygeli on 2025-03-23_

Hi all! I’ve never had an alocasia but bought this one on a whim (VERY bold choice). After doing some research, I’m considering repotting in LECA.

Does anyone have any tips for this? Have you found LECA to be better for alocasias? Specifically black velvet?

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## 1 comment

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-03-23

I have 2 in Pon and 1 in Leca.. same thing really just smaller pebbles. They both have been great. Make sure to spray off the roots to remove anything organic.

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