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title: "First time repotting and was wondering if the two alocasias were in…"
description: "First time repotting and was wondering if the two alocasias were in too big of pots or not? It is the first time they have been repotted and I bought 8in ones…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/aGAK-4ayRFKntIfFxTpxsQ/64c7bf1e9d3e35c53d85d098"
community: "Expert Level Greenspace"
author: "Dom"
published: "2023-07-31T14:03:10.145Z"
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# First time repotting and was wondering if the two alocasias were in…

_Posted by Dom on 2023-07-31_

First time repotting and was wondering if the two alocasias were in too big of pots or not? It is the first time they have been repotted and I bought 8in ones with the intention to let them grow out. Can someone let me know if this is ok?

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## 6 comments

### Dom commented on 2023-07-31

Also, do I need to add more soil to the pots?

#### Planta member replied on 2023-07-31

I would move them up a bit and add more soil!

#### Planta member replied on 2023-07-31

😁😁

#### Dom replied on 2023-07-31

Will this be okay since I just repotted yesterday? I read the rule of thumb is an inch between top of soil and top of pot?

### Planta member commented on 2023-07-31

Your fine just look out for root rot! Give only the amount of water they need no more no less

### GardeNerd commented on 2023-08-02

They look fine to me. As they grow, you can add more growing medium.

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