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title: "Got this plant today! Was told it was an Alocasia, but not sure what…"
description: "Got this plant today! Was told it was an Alocasia, but not sure what type or if it is one at all. Any suggestions?"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "April"
published: "2024-10-02T21:04:18.092175Z"
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# Got this plant today! Was told it was an Alocasia, but not sure what…

_Posted by April on 2024-10-02_

Got this plant today! Was told it was an Alocasia, but not sure what type or if it is one at all. Any suggestions?

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## 4 comments

### April commented on 2024-10-02

Found it!!  
Ivory Coast Alocasia!!

### K commented on 2024-10-03

Don’t worry too much if she drops leaves at first. Alocasia can be very dramatic about changes in environment but as long as she’s getting enough light she’ll replace any that drop. Also they seem not to like being watered in the evening; if it’s after maybe 3-4 pm I usually wait until the next day.

### K commented on 2024-10-03

Oh, and they like it bright. Right in a window or under a grow light is best.

She’s gorgeous; congrats!

#### April replied on 2024-10-03

Thank you for the tips!!

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