Caring for your new Alocasia

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  • When you open up your new baby, let her stretch her leaves! She was in a box for 2-3 days, do not immediately put it under light. Put it in indirect natural light for a couple of days, as needed, to get settled.

  • Do not repot right away, allow the plant to acclimate to its new environment for at least 2 weeks.

  • If the plant is currently in stratum, it can be transferred to your soil of preference. If the plant is in semi hydro it will need to stay in a semi hydro set up. If swapped to soil, the water roots will die off and grow new roots. This does cause leaf stress/loss and root rot!

  • 5000K Barrina T5 grow lamps highly recommended (pink lights for pink var, yellow lights. for aurea var) - SuperThrive Foliage Pro is what my plants are fertilized with

  • Keep soil moist but not wet. Water & fertilize frequently!

  • Feel free to shoot me an email at marissa@dashingbotanicals.com with any questions