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title: "Hi everyone ! I’m new Alocasia care! I just bought this one.. the…"
description: "Hi everyone ! I’m new Alocasia care! I just bought this one.. the stems are so droopy, I’m trying to keep them up with a moss stick and a tie. Do they get…"
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community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Shannon 🌿🌱"
published: "2025-08-01T19:57:42.819903Z"
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# Hi everyone ! I’m new Alocasia care! I just bought this one.. the…

_Posted by Shannon 🌿🌱 on 2025-08-01_

Hi everyone ! I’m new Alocasia care! I just bought this one.. the stems are so droopy, I’m trying to keep them up with a moss stick and a tie. Do they get stronger ? Or anything I can do to help it ?

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## 7 comments

### 🪴R😍BIN🪴 commented on 2025-08-02

These guys are tricky but oh so rewarding! I have two of them and love their velvety leaves. Here’s what works for me. I water mine about every 6 to 9 days depending on how dry the soil is. I keep mine in places where there isn’t a lot of wind. I also cut off any stocks that look, yellow or bent. I also use a plexiglass stalk-holder if some of the stalks look like they need support. Don’t get discouraged. The plant in the black pot was nearly dead a few months ago because I overwatered it and had it in a windy area. Some TLC brought her back and then some!

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#### HFC replied on 2025-08-02

Agree with all of this. I have one that went from thriving to dropping all leaves in a month. Chopped the dead ones off and kept her, now she’s got two leaves larger than the ones from before. They can be tricky and throw tantrums but are rewarding.

#### Shannon 🌿🌱 replied on 2025-08-02

Thanks so much this is helpful!

### Amie206 commented on 2025-08-02

They can be a little tough to figure out. The stems that have fully flopped won’t come back. You can use a bamboo stick or other stake and tie them as the plant is acclimating.

Alocasia can be PEST magnets, so I shower mine monthly. They thrive in hydro set ups. All of mine live in it now. Just got a HUGE leaf out of my Jacklyn 😍

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#### HFC replied on 2025-08-02

Wow impressive!

#### Shannon 🌿🌱 replied on 2025-08-02

Wow! Tysm for tips!

### Plant nana commented on 2025-08-08

Did we all find these at Home Depot like I did?

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