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Not sure if anyone still here, but I just got two really beautiful Alocasias and I want to brag a bit ;) (i.postimg.cc)

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The one with dark, shiny leaves is Alocasia Cuprea, and the one with pretty stems is Alocasia Zebrina. I do hope they like their new home - had a bit of mixed luck with Alocasias in the past...

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[-] biokernel@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 months ago

A really beautiful Cuprea!

Some time ago I bought a very small Cuprea myself and almost lost it. I found it difficult to keep the soil continuously not too moist, but not too dry either. When there was no leaf left, I repotted it in a Lechuza planter (a combination of baked clay granules, water reservoir and self-watering wick) and it recovered. I guess that keeps the right balance and avoids root rot.

[-] doctortofu@reddthat.com 2 points 2 months ago

I'll need to check if something similar is available where I live - thanks a lot for the info!

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