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title: "I need some advice on alocasia Polly care , I killed my last one a…"
description: "I need some advice on alocasia Polly care , I killed my last one a few years ago and have been scared to get a new one! But I just bought one today and I’m so…"
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author: "Lilian"
published: "2024-12-11T19:43:27.195743Z"
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# I need some advice on alocasia Polly care , I killed my last one a…

_Posted by Lilian on 2024-12-11_

I need some advice on alocasia Polly care , I killed my last one a few years ago and have been scared to get a new one! But I just bought one today and I’m so happy but need some advice lol

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## 11 comments

### Aisha commented on 2024-12-11

I learned to keep mine moist at all times. Idk if that’s universal or just because mine is in a super tiny pot. Not soaking, just always damp. But it needs a soil that breathes well.

#### Lilian replied on 2024-12-11

So like mist it or moist soil?

#### Aisha replied on 2024-12-11

Moist soil. I just pour a bit of water into it every few days.  
Mine is seriously a baby. One little leaf in a tiny plastic pot. So I pour like an ounce or so of water every 3-4 days.

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### Ezzeldin Yaqoub commented on 2024-12-11

Also mist the plant to make sure the leaves doesn’t brown and shrivel up.

### eliana commented on 2024-12-12

i don’t have the polly alocasia but i do have one in the same family and if they’re similar which i’m assuming they are i most mine along with my other plants and keep my humidity between 50-60% (you can get meters on amazon for like $5-$10) but one thing i learned is they weep or atleast mine does if it’s overwatered but if you’re misting it it will obviously drip off but if you water it and wake up next morning and it’s dripping i wouldn’t water it again!

#### eliana replied on 2024-12-12

mist\*\*\*

#### Lilian replied on 2024-12-12

Thank you!

#### eliana replied on 2024-12-12

i also only water mine when the top 1-2 inches is dry, i could be wrong since everyone else in here is saying to keep it moist so maybe that is where our difference between our plants lay!

#### Lilian replied on 2024-12-12

Yes lol, I bought a temp meter and fertilizer and other plant stuff lol I’m ready for her, I wanted to get leca but it’s EXPENSIVE

### Ann commented on 2024-12-13

These plants love high humidity. I have mine on top of my large decorative humidifier and it's only lost one leaf since September. I bought it at Trader Joe's and I think it was overly watered when I bought it. I think having a water meter helps to tell when its time to water. I only water about every 2 weeks because it's so dry with fertilizer every time.

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#### Lilian replied on 2024-12-13

Thanks!

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