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title: "New here and new to a lot of this. Just bought this Alocasia, I’m…"
description: "New here and new to a lot of this. Just bought this Alocasia, I’m very excited. What can I do to ensure she thrives? Will be cleaning the area out around the…"
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author: "Dani"
published: "2026-07-21T03:32:23.408991Z"
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# New here and new to a lot of this. Just bought this Alocasia, I’m…

_Posted by Dani on 2026-07-21_

New here and new to a lot of this. Just bought this Alocasia, I’m very excited. What can I do to ensure she thrives?

Will be cleaning the area out around the plant. Just got her.

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## 5 comments

### ABagel commented on 2026-07-21

You will probably need to keep that door open if it’s to the outside so it can get light. Also a plant light.

### Dani commented on 2026-07-21

I was told indirect sunlight. These French door face east and the kithen gets a lot of light but not beating sunlight…

### Purpawl commented on 2026-07-21

What a beauty. Don't be tempted to repot until her until she really needs it. Alocasia’s hate being re-potted. They get transplant shock. I learnt the hard way. Mine is on the way back to looking like yours!

#### Dani replied on 2026-07-24

Thank you bc I want to!!!

### Khatira commented on 2026-07-22

I am new to plants but I just saw some of these on sale 50% and was afraid to purchase because I thought they were outdoor plants..can these really survive inside

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