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title: "Help! Just bought an Alocasia Regal Shield and I’ve already lost one…"
description: "Help! Just bought an Alocasia Regal Shield and I’ve already lost one leaf to spreading purple blotches and now another leaf has them! What is wrong with my…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/8pxzUBFHYKDd05Ympskpg7"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Plant Mom"
published: "2025-11-01T04:49:37.492223Z"
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# Help! Just bought an Alocasia Regal Shield and I’ve already lost one…

_Posted by Plant Mom on 2025-11-01_

Help! Just bought an Alocasia Regal Shield and I’ve already lost one leaf to spreading purple blotches and now another leaf has them! What is wrong with my plant?

## 2 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2025-11-01

Sounds possibly fungal. Check for root rot/overwatering issues. Remove the worst affected leaves if you can, otherwise treat leaves and roots with hydrogen peroxide. If it worsens, post pictures

### Whit\_Y commented on 2025-11-01

Could you post a picture of the blotches?

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