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 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 likely has water roots, and will need to stay in a semi hydro set up. If swapped to soil, the water roots will die off and grow soil roots. This does cause leaf stress!

  • 5000K Barrina T5 grow lamps highly recommended - 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