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title: "i’ve been searching for a black velvet alocasia for a long time now……"
description: "i’ve been searching for a black velvet alocasia for a long time now… i ended up finding one at trader joe’s for $8! he’s in quarantine right now and i can’t…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/657a8e0141d4394dcb9d0e9a"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "tree muncher 27 ★"
published: "2023-12-14T05:09:21.633Z"
language: "en"
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# i’ve been searching for a black velvet alocasia for a long time now……

_Posted by tree muncher 27 ★ on 2023-12-14_

i’ve been searching for a black velvet alocasia for a long time now… i ended up finding one at trader joe’s for $8!  
he’s in quarantine right now and i can’t wait to bring him into my plant room ⭐️

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## 2 comments

### Jodie commented on 2023-12-14

new to plants, how come ur quarantining ur plant? x

#### Saarah Aamilah replied on 2023-12-14

The new plant could have some sort of pest or illness you’re unaware of. Quarantining it allows you to make sure it doesn’t and protect your existing plants for picking up any pests!

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