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title: "Does anyone have a tried-and-true soil recipe for alocasias? So far…"
description: "Does anyone have a tried-and-true soil recipe for alocasias? So far I’ve used a potting soil with extra perlite added but I’m considering trying something new,…"
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community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Janie"
published: "2024-05-09T21:13:06.381423Z"
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# Does anyone have a tried-and-true soil recipe for alocasias? So far…

_Posted by Janie on 2024-05-09_

Does anyone have a tried-and-true soil recipe for alocasias? So far I’ve used a potting soil with extra perlite added but I’m considering trying something new, maybe with orchid bark (?). Thanks in advance!

## 4 comments

### Bella56 commented on 2024-05-09

This is my mix, it includes fox farms soil, perlite, horticultural charcoal, coco chips/coir and orchid bark. I do equal parts (one scoop) of each except for the charcoal, I only add half a scoop.

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### Hens and chicks commented on 2024-05-10

I use fox farm too. It’s the best!😄

### Kiley commented on 2024-05-10

A woman I watch on YouTube has a lot of hers in semi-hydro! I want to try this with mine! She uses Leca, Perlite or Pon with a little water reservoir on the bottom. But if trying it make sure to fertilize as they won’t get any nutrients from those substrates! The Jungle Haven if you wanted to check it out! Good luck either way!

### Janie commented on 2024-05-10

Thanks everyone!

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