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title: "Can anyone tell me if I should be concerned about these spots??"
description: "Can anyone tell me if I should be concerned about these spots??"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/6584aa61229e01f6e2ed442c"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Madderdebs"
published: "2023-12-21T21:13:05.728Z"
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# Can anyone tell me if I should be concerned about these spots??

_Posted by Madderdebs on 2023-12-21_

Can anyone tell me if I should be concerned about these spots??

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## 8 comments

### whelf commented on 2023-12-21

Is this a new leaf or the oldest one? I would check for root rot or spider mites if it’s not the oldest. If it is the oldest, I wouldn’t worry that sometimes just happens

### Argonacci commented on 2023-12-21

If the browning/yellowing occurs EXCLUSIVELY on the tips, it’s due to lack of humidity 90% of times. My usual recommendation: a digital hygrometer. Most Alo species need 45% - 70% humidity.

### Botanical Hack commented on 2023-12-26

I recently bought the same or similar plant and a similar spot showed up (see photo). I assumed a lack of humidity and bought a humidifier. I’m hoping that will at least save the rest of the leaf. I only have 3 small leaves so it shouldn’t be dropping any from any “life cycle.” I’m in Utah and the typical humidity in my living room is in the 20’s (way low). I’m looking to buy some kind of tent fixture to put over a set of wire shelves to better maintain the added humidity. I will also experiment with other methods, because I suspect that with a humidifier in a closed environment it may be hard to keep from pushing the humidity too high. I’ll look into one of those Govee humidifiers too. Perhaps the added functions can better control the environment than a typical humidifier. Otherwise it may be trays of rocks and water. Moving forward, I’ll have this app with me when considering any new purchases so that I know I have the right conditions already set up or not.

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#### Botanical Hack replied on 2023-12-26

The app I mentioned is “Planta”

#### Madderdebs replied on 2023-12-26

I do the same with the app.. I’m in TX, average humidity in my house is between 40-50. I have 2 humidifiers and when humidity goes below 45 I turn them on. The plant in question has been moved closer to the humidifier.. hopefully I can save the leave if I snip off the brown spots

#### Botanical Hack replied on 2023-12-27

Good luck! I’ll report back on what mine does.

### PlantMommyLee🌿 commented on 2023-12-28

My silver dragon has been getting yellowing as well however sits right next to my humidifier so not sure what’s the cause! Please provide update if you figure it out!!

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### Botanical Hack commented on 2024-01-07

Reporting back from 2 weeks ago. The yellowing on the tip of the leaf from the previous photo has changed very little in two weeks. I’m assuming that because I have the humidity stabilized it has (hopefully) stopped progressing.

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