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title: "so I got this frydek about 2 weeks ago via mail, is there anything i…"
description: "so I got this frydek about 2 weeks ago via mail, is there anything i can do? humidity level is always in range of the requirements besides shipping."
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community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Kennytheplantgal"
published: "2024-05-06T22:40:44.020303Z"
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# so I got this frydek about 2 weeks ago via mail, is there anything i…

_Posted by Kennytheplantgal on 2024-05-06_

so I got this frydek about 2 weeks ago via mail, is there anything i can do? humidity level is always in range of the requirements besides shipping.

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## 9 comments

### JDW commented on 2024-05-07

Definitely could still be acclimating but could also be overwatering! I only bottom water and for new plants I leave in the “nursery” or shipping pots for at least two weeks. 🥰 give her some time and let the soil dry out a bit!!

### Botanical Hack commented on 2024-05-07

That chunky mix looks dry. How does it feel below the surface?

#### Kennytheplantgal replied on 2024-05-07

i went to bottom water today but it’s only like the top centimeter that’s actually dry which is crazy because i haven’t watered it in maybe 5 days

#### Botanical Hack replied on 2024-05-07

I love chunky, but sometimes the results seem unpredictable.

### Kennytheplantgal commented on 2024-05-07

they’re plugs(2) as well that are potted in about a 5 inch pot

### thekintsugidav commented on 2024-05-07

I just bought one at Home Depot and my leaves started acting the same. Had to put roots in a cup with hydrogen peroxide \& move to a super chunky mix (extra orchid mix \& perlite) hoping this does the trick!

#### Kennytheplantgal replied on 2024-05-07

did that work for yours? I will try anything, this has been a wishlist plant of mine for a while

#### Kennytheplantgal replied on 2024-05-07

i just looked at your plants \& i love all the names you have for them!!

#### ila replied on 2024-05-07

same!!

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