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title: "hi guys! this is my very first post ever on this site i recently…"
description: "hi guys! this is my very first post ever on this site i recently bought an alocasia frydek because they’re soooo pretty and i was ready to take on a more…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/rQADUAt1R0eoRt8P1PFprA"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Emma"
published: "2024-11-15T18:22:37.297663Z"
language: "en"
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# hi guys! this is my very first post ever on this site i recently…

_Posted by Emma on 2024-11-15_

hi guys! this is my very first post ever on this site i recently bought an alocasia frydek because they’re soooo pretty and i was ready to take on a more challenging plant. so far its somewhat okay, ive had lots of new growth and only had to cut off one yellowing leaf when i repotted. what im finding now though is that its leaning pretty far. the stems don’t feel floppy or mushy, none of the leaves are yellowing and theres even a new leaf unfurling. the soil mix is regular potting soil, perlite, and peat. i dont currently have orchid bark so maybe the soil is too moist? I was also thinking it may need a moss pole or trellace but i didnt know if that was normal for alocasias. any tips and tricks are very appreciated!! thank you 🩷

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## 7 comments

### Ezzeldin Yaqoub commented on 2024-11-15

I recommend getting the app it is better and more convenient than the website.

#### Emma replied on 2024-11-15

i have the app but that’s a great suggestion for anyone who isn’t on the app!! i love it so far

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2024-11-15

I didn't even know there was a website!! I'll have to check it out

### Alexis commented on 2024-11-15

I would recommend rotating your plant, it’s probably leaning towards the light source

#### Emma replied on 2024-11-15

okay i’ll try that out!

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-11-15

It looks like it's leaning towards the light. You don't want to use a moss pole, but you can use a stake system or trellis with clips. Rotating them helps, but it kinda turns into a never ending leaning game. They grow more upright if the light source is above them.

#### Emma replied on 2024-11-15

awesome, thank you so much

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