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title: "I bought this beautiful Alocasia frydek about a month ago. I haven’t…"
description: "I bought this beautiful Alocasia frydek about a month ago. I haven’t changed it from its original pot yet. I had a few leaves yellow that I cut off. All the…"
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author: "Bhood07"
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# I bought this beautiful Alocasia frydek about a month ago. I haven’t…

_Posted by Bhood07 on 2026-05-29_

I bought this beautiful Alocasia frydek about a month ago. I haven’t changed it from its original pot yet. I had a few leaves yellow that I cut off. All the leaves seem to be healthy now and I’m even having new leaves unfurl. A lot of my leaves are drooping now. I’m nervous that the drooping indicates poor health, especially since when I bought it, all the stems were ramrod straight. Could it be that the leaves are just getting big/heavy? Or are there causes for concern? Would love to hear any helpful tips for caring for this plant and keeping it healthy. Thanks!

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## 7 comments

### SuccySuccy commented on 2026-05-29

Not experienced with these but might just be repot shock. Good luck!

#### Bhood07 replied on 2026-05-29

I haven’t repotted it from the pot I bought it in.

#### SuccySuccy replied on 2026-05-29

Then I got nothing! Sorryyy

### PLANTS!!🪴🌱 commented on 2026-05-29

Maybe it is root bound or it has root rot?

### Phil commented on 2026-05-29

Are the drooping leaves strong and feel healthy? Not wimpy? Then it’s probably too much light. If they are wimpy feeling then it’s a different issue.

### AcesHigh commented on 2026-05-29

Alocasia’s love water and many people use a semi hydro type of medium with these. Wondering if it’s lack of water? They are also very hungry plants so fertilizers and silicone additives to the waterings may help.

### Snail Diva commented on 2026-05-29

What type of lighting are you giving it? I don’t see it mentioned but your frydek seems to be etiolating. Alocasias do love light

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