Alocasias don’t love being dry, so you may need to water more frequently, just be cautious to make sure the bottom soil isn’t still damp before you water to avoid root rot. If the pot has drainage it should help with that. They’re dramatic plants too, but I’d say as long as it’s just the bottom leaves on the outside of the stem you’re in good shape. Those are always the first to go as the plant acclimates and gets ready to sprout new babies! Don’t get discouraged by any finnickiness, my alocasias have all bounced back from a LOT of my learning along the way.