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title: "My first alocasia!! I’m sooo excited to watch her grow! Any tips…"
description: "My first alocasia!! I’m sooo excited to watch her grow! Any tips and/or advice is welcomed. She’s been sitting outside at kroger for a few weeks now. I think i…"
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community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Drea"
published: "2026-09-22T02:55:06.804831Z"
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# My first alocasia!! I’m sooo excited to watch her grow! Any tips…

_Posted by Drea on 2026-09-22_

My first alocasia!!  
I’m sooo excited to watch her grow! Any tips and/or advice is welcomed. She’s been sitting outside at kroger for a few weeks now. I think i may leave it outside until the weather changes (tell me if thats a bad idea 🤭). I live in Arkansas so it wont cool down until about early late October - early November.

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/pcf1RpyEuJIWSuxHIrjLCT3fxW8PeFtH2y2Rhor6QfA/1OqS-GMqSMC6yI6zk3sWqQ.webp?size=large)

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## 10 comments

### Denise commented on 2026-09-22

I got the same plant in the same pot, and ended up losing two leaves. The white cover pot is so tight to the black nursery pot that it basically creates a no-drainage scenario. It would guttate like CRAZY if I gave it even a small watering! I’ve removed it from the white pot and placed it on a saucer for now.

#### Denise replied on 2026-09-22

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/9nlGnzlIeFZMe0SCC6JfgP79o-TKMWwekoA93yAF7r4/rPxb0nWpQryd5yCvDKEzwA.webp?size=large)

#### Drea replied on 2026-09-22

I have a saucer I may go ahead and do that

#### Drea replied on 2026-09-22

Still so beautiful though! I’m debating on bringing mine inside or waiting until the weather changes.

#### Denise replied on 2026-09-22

I live in New England, so mine is inside…highs in the mid-60s these days already!

#### Drea replied on 2026-09-23

I’m jealous if your weather! It hit the mid 60s for the first time yesterday in the mornings, but its about 80+ during the day.

### Plantingsherry commented on 2026-09-22

If that’s a batwing allocation, mine is not doing well at all! I got mine at Lowe’s about three weeks ago. But congratulations! I think Alocasia a are my favorite plants.

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#### Drea replied on 2026-09-23

Its not a batwing. So srry about yours 😞 my favorite plant is the monstera

### Waspinator commented on 2026-09-22

Alocasias aren't fond of moves, so don't be surprised if it drops a leaf or two in protest. They like very consistent timing on when you water. I hope she settles in well!

#### Drea replied on 2026-09-23

Thank you! 😊

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