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title: "bought this “jumbo” alocasia from TJ’s yesterday — i doubt that’s the…"
description: "bought this “jumbo” alocasia from TJ’s yesterday — i doubt that’s the real name lol. it’s in its original (8” diameter) plastic pot. i’ve heard mixed things…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/Es5n6i6ZlVIudofXzdC4ZK"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Erin"
published: "2025-06-24T17:09:25.209602Z"
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# bought this “jumbo” alocasia from TJ’s yesterday — i doubt that’s the…

_Posted by Erin on 2025-06-24_

bought this “jumbo” alocasia from TJ’s yesterday — i doubt that’s the real name lol. it’s in its original (8” diameter) plastic pot. i’ve heard mixed things about the soil / medium that plants are kept in in-store, like this.

should i repot right away? should i leave it be?

p.s. i think it might be an alocasia macrorrhizos ‘stingray’ ? but lmk if anyone knows for sure

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/KcB0BSI_boppipiHDlqW-oxEtfsuCyJMWffaJNOrbls/Oyo_-fMVRQKkI4h58ohfPg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/KcB0BSI_boppipiHDlqW-oxEtfsuCyJMWffaJNOrbls/xeqai7OPSsOtiJTMFKlU5g.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### Queen Anne plant dad commented on 2025-06-24

Does not look like fresh soil given the moss? I'm not an expert TBH but I tend to want to examine to the root situation sooner than later but since it's a big pot and established plant why not let it dry out and or then give it a watering just to monitor the soil behavior and get info. It's not dying for repot this second? But then again when I purchase A plant from the store I tend to feel like I won't know until I actually dig it up and look at the roots so I don't usually follow the rules and wait long enough haha

#### Erin replied on 2025-06-24

i had similar thoughts… it certainly looks happy. maybe i’ll wait a bit?

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