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title: "Hi ! My tiny alocasia came with a mesh. When should I remove it ?…"
description: "Hi ! My tiny alocasia came with a mesh. When should I remove it ? Seller's instructions were to put her in soil with the mesh. Please help, thanks!!!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/eQdQaKnX6AeMacoSj3SvzR"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Manyacaprini"
published: "2025-10-10T21:19:43.479519Z"
language: "en"
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# Hi ! My tiny alocasia came with a mesh. When should I remove it ?…

_Posted by Manyacaprini on 2025-10-10_

Hi ! My tiny alocasia came with a mesh. When should I remove it ? Seller's instructions were to put her in soil with the mesh. Please help, thanks!!!

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## 2 comments

### Lynda commented on 2025-10-10

Following…

### JungleLovin commented on 2025-10-11

I think it’s personal preference some people leave the mesh on and let the roots grow through it. Some people remove so the roots aren’t having to push through. I personally don’t use mesh and remove it before I plant. If you don’t want it the less roots you let get tangled in it the better so removing the mess earlier is better.

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