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title: "My little alocasia that my friend gave me as seeds. And then 1 or my…"
description: "My little alocasia that my friend gave me as seeds. And then 1 or my 3 leaves died and the newest sprout dried up 😭 Any advice for caring for these beauties?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/jGn8aRWxPp9gIGBmPKU3YE"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Pl@nt M@ma"
published: "2025-04-27T14:42:10.999727Z"
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# My little alocasia that my friend gave me as seeds. And then 1 or my…

_Posted by Pl@nt M@ma on 2025-04-27_

My little alocasia that my friend gave me as seeds. And then 1 or my 3 leaves died and the newest sprout dried up 😭 Any advice for caring for these beauties?

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## 5 comments

### Zesty Plant Mom 🌱🍃 commented on 2025-04-27

Light:  
• Bright, indirect light is perfect.  
• Too much direct sun = scorched leaves.  
• Too little light = slow growth and droopy leaves.

Water:  
• Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy.  
• Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry.  
• Avoid letting it sit in water — they hate “wet feet.”

Humidity:  
• Loves high humidity (60%+).  
• Mist it regularly, use a pebble tray, or get a humidifier.

Temperature:  
• Prefers 65–80°F (18–27°C).  
• Protect it from drafts and sudden temperature drops.

Soil:  
• Use a chunky, well-draining mix:  
Think peat + perlite + orchid bark = happy Alocasia.

Feeding:  
• Feed every 2–4 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted balanced fertilizer (like 20-20-20).  
• Hold off in fall/winter when it slows down.

Repotting:  
• Every 1–2 years or when roots are busting out of the pot.  
• Spring is the best time to repot.

Common Issues:  
• Yellow leaves = Overwatering or low light.  
• Droopy leaves = Shock (like after moving it) or water stress.  
• Spider mites love Alocasias — check under leaves often!

#### Pl@nt M@ma replied on 2025-04-27

Thank you so much. I’ve done most of these things but I forgot about the higher humidity!

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-04-27

The babies especially can be very susceptible to drying out. They need fairly regular watering and humidity

#### Pl@nt M@ma replied on 2025-04-27

Thank you. I have to remember to keep their humidity higher. I repotted into an old orchid planter and I add pebbles to the bottom.

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-04-27

Even just misting once a day will do they a solid

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