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title: "Question: I have an alocasia that grew magnificently, bloomed, then…"
description: "Question: I have an alocasia that grew magnificently, bloomed, then died, but it grew a new plantlet. Should I say the plant died and enter the plantlet as a…"
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author: "Angela The Geek"
published: "2025-08-12T17:02:26.157039Z"
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# Question: I have an alocasia that grew magnificently, bloomed, then…

_Posted by Angela The Geek on 2025-08-12_

Question: I have an alocasia that grew magnificently, bloomed, then died, but it grew a new plantlet. Should I say the plant died and enter the plantlet as a brand new plant? I think my schedule is still based on a full plant. I’ve attached what it looks like today. Thanks in advance!

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## 4 comments

### Lil’ Plant Mama commented on 2025-08-12

Hmmm good question. I wouldn’t change it if the roots are still from the original plants. How do I think the plant died? Could it have been a lack of water?

#### Angela The Geek replied on 2025-08-12

It actually had gnats because I overwatered, which is what lead me to this app. When I was treating it, two blooms sprouted and the gnats went away. The leaves all started to wither at that point. When the blooms died the stalk had one last sad leaf but the whole thing broke off when I touched it. The little plantlet was already poking out by then!

### Planttttsssss commented on 2025-08-12

Hey! I’d say your plant died and enter a new plantlet. Baby plants and adult plants need different requirements so if you’re not sure what the plantlet needs, I’d change it via the app x

#### Angela The Geek replied on 2025-08-12

That’s what I decided to do! Thanks so much!

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