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title: "I just got this black velvet alocasia not even two weeks ago and upon…"
description: "I just got this black velvet alocasia not even two weeks ago and upon bringing it home I noticed this… I’m assuming it’s a baby! But where do I go from here?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/649332932be19932c16b24fd"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "abney"
published: "2023-06-21T17:25:39.917Z"
language: "en"
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# I just got this black velvet alocasia not even two weeks ago and upon…

_Posted by abney on 2023-06-21_

I just got this black velvet alocasia not even two weeks ago and upon bringing it home I noticed this… I’m assuming it’s a baby! But where do I go from here?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/JLANqh41demvtXax_aRoj597Cp8nJSDrJ8too3J01uo/2f0914ccfd7c4de3a38063a28ab23b13.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### Lili commented on 2023-06-21

If it is a corm, I would separate it just to avoid them fighting for nutrients or you can keep it together for a bit \& see how it goes

### Danika commented on 2023-06-21

That is new leaf forming. It’s not from a corm. Its sprouting off the mother plant. Just getting a new 2nd leaf. All good! Just water when soil is 50% dry, like normal.  
I will say your pot/soil looks a but too big for a 1-2 leaf plant. Be careful with overwatering. Wait till the new leaf has fully cone in and hardened off to downsize your pot, so not to stress it too much.

#### abney replied on 2023-06-21

I agree about the pot but I just recently purchased from FB and I’m scared to repot right now but waiting seems like a great idea! Thanks so much! -also excited about a new leaf possibility:)

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