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title: "My Ally is set to come next week from 1800 Flowers. Any tips and…"
description: "My Ally is set to come next week from 1800 Flowers. Any tips and tricks for a first time Ally mom. PSA: I heard all about the mites and I am prepared with some…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/mIIY7NFpgBBn4i7ZiO8TFu"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Bri Denise"
published: "2026-08-14T12:15:38.985119Z"
language: "en"
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# My Ally is set to come next week from 1800 Flowers. Any tips and…

_Posted by Bri Denise on 2026-08-14_

My Ally is set to come next week from 1800 Flowers. Any tips and tricks for a first time Ally mom.

PSA: I heard all about the mites and I am prepared with some products😉

## 5 comments

### Phil commented on 2026-08-14

I’ve had several alocasias and never had spider mites. I still don’t understand why some people are having that problem.

#### Bri Denise replied on 2026-08-14

Understood! Thanks for the insight

#### Brittany replied on 2026-08-22

My favorite local nursery’s alocasias are ALL infested with spider mites. It’s so crazy! I don’t understand it.

#### Bri Denise replied on 2026-08-22

OMG!!!

### Brittany commented on 2026-08-22

I have converted all of my alocasias to semi-hydro \& they are SO much happier in that setup. I use LECA for bigger, more mature plants, and PON for the smaller guys. I keep the reservoir full with nutrients, I keep them near a humidifier \& under grow lights. They all really seem to thrive \& explode with growth under these conditions.

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