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title: "I got this Alocasia Polly Mint about 3 weeks ago and repotted her…"
description: "I got this Alocasia Polly Mint about 3 weeks ago and repotted her (first photo is when I first brought her home). She’s looking pretty rough now and the Planta…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/uHUMpL8iis04wSxdQPmnBj"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "CJ Jensen"
published: "2026-08-13T05:32:11.904559Z"
language: "en"
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# I got this Alocasia Polly Mint about 3 weeks ago and repotted her…

_Posted by CJ Jensen on 2026-08-13_

I got this Alocasia Polly Mint about 3 weeks ago and repotted her (first photo is when I first brought her home). She’s looking pretty rough now and the Planta app says it’s transplant shock. I don’t see any bugs, webs or crawling specs but I’m genuinely so terrified of thrips. I have quite the regime when I bring plants home to prevent them. Can anyone attest this truly is transplant shock and or have any tips? I’ve never dealt with it before!

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![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/k2bIbiEsA9xQCX7jSyNh4QCeiSYT3ytdv0InUhjz5UU/pFvH4ANLTH-DbGHGbiIX5Q.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Whit\_Y commented on 2026-08-13

It looks like that leaf was on its way out when you brought it home. I’d snip that one off and let the plant divert energy into new growth

#### CJ Jensen replied on 2026-08-14

Thank you!!

#### Whit\_Y replied on 2026-08-14

How did her roots look when you first repotted her?

If she’s putting out healthy new growth and the roots looked good, I’d take that as a good sign ☺️ Definitely check the soil moisture before watering, but otherwise I’m a big advocate for a little benign neglect lol let her do her thing 🪴

#### CJ Jensen replied on 2026-08-14

You rock!! Her roots look quite healthy upon repotting! I should’ve planted in a clear pot so I could monitor more

### Whit\_Y commented on 2026-08-15

That’s great! Healthy roots are a good sign ☺️ I’d just let her settle in for a bit now 🪴

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