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title: "hi guys!! i’m still beginner at plant life and would love a few tips…"
description: "hi guys!! i’m still beginner at plant life and would love a few tips for caring for this alocasia! I don’t even know the type. I just got it today, i plan to…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/dWk7PlncQouh1h1eej3ikg"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "candissjean"
published: "2024-11-01T03:01:29.059231Z"
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# hi guys!! i’m still beginner at plant life and would love a few tips…

_Posted by candissjean on 2024-11-01_

hi guys!! i’m still beginner at plant life and would love a few tips for caring for this alocasia! I don’t even know the type. I just got it today, i plan to pot it in soil tomorrow.

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## 3 comments

### Mogeezy Terracotta commented on 2024-11-01

Oh that is for sure an alocasia Jacklyn! I’m so jealous it’s on my wishlist!!! I would say it’s LOVES humidity and a really well drying soil! Clean leaves because spider mites love them! But that’s just my tips 😊 hope that helps!!!!

#### Mogeezy Terracotta replied on 2024-11-01

Well draining soil\*

#### candissjean replied on 2024-11-01

THANK YOU!!! These are great tips \<333

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