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title: "I got this bambino not even 4 days ago and he is rapidly declining!…"
description: "I got this bambino not even 4 days ago and he is rapidly declining! This happened with another alocasia polly that I got. It’s like as soon as they enter my…"
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community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Alex"
published: "2024-05-22T16:00:34.403775Z"
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# I got this bambino not even 4 days ago and he is rapidly declining!…

_Posted by Alex on 2024-05-22_

I got this bambino not even 4 days ago and he is rapidly declining! This happened with another alocasia polly that I got. It’s like as soon as they enter my home they hit an immediate downward spiral. I try to hold off on immediately repotting so they have time to adjust, but maybe I should be repotting?

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## 10 comments

### Vera commented on 2024-05-22

Alocasias are moody plants. You changed their environment, so now they must die...😂

But in seriousness, sometimes it’s an adjustment period. How much light are you providing? These need a bit more than is intuitive. They also like to be warm and preferably humid.

I know it’s fighting words, but I repot 99% of my plants the minute I get them. They are already going through a transition with a new new environment, so it’s just tacking it onto that stress.

#### Alex replied on 2024-05-22

So you think yes? I should repot? I have him directly under a grow light about 8 inches away and have a humidifier by him as well

#### Vera replied on 2024-05-26

Sorry for the late response… Yes, I would. But I also grow all of my Alocasias semi hydroponics, so it’s not negotiable for me. 🤪

#### Kirasade replied on 2024-05-28

My favorite way to repot is to put my Alocasia in a cloche….after they get bigger I transition them out of it. They’re going from an ideal environment to our homes it’s tough. I do repot usually the day I get them as well.

### Alexis Barrow commented on 2024-05-22

He probably doesn’t like the humidifier. Any Alocasia I’ve had near mine do really bad til I move them and then let them adjust.

#### Bay Area Plant Mom replied on 2024-05-23

hmm mine (this small) are in pon while in a greenhouse at 80% so not sure you’re right here. alocasia are known for being extra thirsty compared to other easier plants.

#### Vera replied on 2024-05-26

I’m curious to hear more of your experience! All of mine are in 60 to 80% humidity, but I’m also in the desert, so they need that extra supplement.

#### Alexis Barrow replied on 2024-05-26

Yes but if hers is indoor and not a greenhouse the requirements are going to differ. More humidity/water is not necessary inside in controlled air conditioning

### Wildflower commented on 2024-05-22

Repot sometimes it has a layer of paper on the roots take a look o

### Bay Area Plant Mom commented on 2024-05-23

how advanced are you? it took me one year, over 100 plants and a GREENHOUSE when you’re buying them at Trader Joe’s this small.

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