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title: "Alocasia Reginea has a flower. I’m in Tampa, FL and thought it was…"
description: "Alocasia Reginea has a flower. I’m in Tampa, FL and thought it was going to die."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/az7Cbf8nCOIQLkrbIXe6Jz"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Uncle Derrick"
published: "2025-10-02T21:31:25.273007Z"
language: "en"
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# Alocasia Reginea has a flower. I’m in Tampa, FL and thought it was…

_Posted by Uncle Derrick on 2025-10-02_

Alocasia Reginea has a flower. I’m in Tampa, FL and thought it was going to die.

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## 2 comments

### 9s commented on 2025-10-03

gentle reminder not all blooms are good. it takes a lot of energy. for alocasia, the bloom generally will prevent it from growing more leaves once the bloom is formed. I would chop it :D

#### Uncle Derrick replied on 2025-10-07

Will do, Good advice thanks

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