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title: "Hi im a beginner with plants and this is my first plant, can anyone…"
description: "Hi im a beginner with plants and this is my first plant, can anyone help me figure out whats wrong with it? i had bought it from the clearance section of a…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/6501d766025cf18179dd7d6c"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "J"
published: "2023-09-13T15:38:14.284Z"
language: "en"
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# Hi im a beginner with plants and this is my first plant, can anyone…

_Posted by J on 2023-09-13_

Hi im a beginner with plants and this is my first plant, can anyone help me figure out whats wrong with it? i had bought it from the clearance section of a plant shop so it was already in bad shape, i just dont know the issue. help!

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## 4 comments

### Choc commented on 2023-09-13

Needs way more sun.

#### J replied on 2023-09-13

i thought so and ok thank you!

### Choc commented on 2023-09-13

And it’s not crazy about air conditioning if you have it on. Please put it by a window or outside.

### Hallie commented on 2023-09-19

Looks like overwatering and lack of sun if neither is likely it could be killing the leaf off to make a new one

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