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title: "Got this gorgeous black velvet Alocasia and I’m very nervous lol,…"
description: "Got this gorgeous black velvet Alocasia and I’m very nervous lol, I’ve done my research and I know they can be temperamental.. any extra tips for keeping her…"
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author: "allison 🌞🍃"
published: "2023-08-03T05:26:04.666Z"
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# Got this gorgeous black velvet Alocasia and I’m very nervous lol,…

_Posted by allison 🌞🍃 on 2023-08-03_

Got this gorgeous black velvet Alocasia and I’m very nervous lol, I’ve done my research and I know they can be temperamental.. any extra tips for keeping her alive?

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## 5 comments

### MamaJuju commented on 2023-08-03

Good luck is all I have to say lol not in a sarcastic way…I’ve just had my own alocasia drama. All I know is keep away from direct sunlight and be sooooo careful watering. I believe this plant is ok in/prefers a smaller pot….so I’d just leave it and pray 🙏🏻 lol

#### Tellie replied on 2023-08-03

Same. Mine died.  
I’m not exactly sure why. 😩😩😩  
Other than they are very temperamental.  
All my other Alocasia’s are fine 😂

### Sunny commented on 2023-08-03

I admire this variety from afar! Like two ships passing in the night!😁 I’m just not worthy. I will live vicariously through you. 🙏🏽

#### Tellie replied on 2023-08-03

Same here 😂

### Iplantevenrightnow🪴 commented on 2023-08-03

Mine seem to like chunky, well draining soil. I got both of mine small, and I have trouble getting more than one leaf at a time. Yours is beautiful!

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