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title: "Was gifted this plant today. Any care tips? 🥹"
description: "Was gifted this plant today. Any care tips? 🥹"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/OlSeW7UYSUWAjHlcxGdIQw/OyolH7ybsT0mpZfJOuVnEv"
community: "Show your plants"
author: "Gabby"
published: "2025-08-06T03:14:36.924111Z"
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# Was gifted this plant today. Any care tips? 🥹

_Posted by Gabby on 2025-08-06_

Was gifted this plant today. Any care tips? 🥹

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## 4 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2025-08-06

That's an alocasia. They like high humidity, good drainage with relatively frequent watering, and to be a bit tight in their pot. They like bright indirect light but can tolerate a bit less. They also tend to be a bit dramatic about being moved; if it shocks, just give proper care and it should recover okay

#### Gabby replied on 2025-08-06

Thank you!

### Unity commented on 2025-08-06

They also dry out their soil faster when pushing out a new leaf. So be sure to check the soil more regularly otherwise it will sacrifice the lower leaves.

#### Gabby replied on 2025-08-06

Ohh wow, thank you!

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