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title: "My regal shield’s soil has been drying out quickly, like every two…"
description: "My regal shield’s soil has been drying out quickly, like every two days. I repotted her a few months ago. She is in potting soil with a bit of a chunky soil…"
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community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Mags"
published: "2026-09-22T13:12:25.727759Z"
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# My regal shield’s soil has been drying out quickly, like every two…

_Posted by Mags on 2026-09-22_

My regal shield’s soil has been drying out quickly, like every two days.  
I repotted her a few months ago. She is in potting soil with a bit of a chunky soil mix for extra drainage (perlite, charcoal, and orchid bark).  
She is a really big girl and has given me many corms that are growing quickly and are their own full plants now!

Should I add more soil to cover some or all of her base?  
I DONT want to chop and prop her, I will do that to any of my other plants no problem, but I’m too emotionally invested in her 😅

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## 2 comments

### Nee Cee\_Loves Plant commented on 2026-09-22

Hi there!  
It may be the soil or pot size. Older soil can lose its ability to retain moisture, and a rootbound plant can dry out quickly. I’d check the roots first; they usually tell the whole plant story😊 Also, I wouldn’t bury the base any deeper until checking what’s happening below the soil.

#### Mags replied on 2026-09-23

Thanks for the input! She shouldn’t be root bound because she was repotted just a couple of months ago in April, but I’ll pull her out and check out her roots soon!

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