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title: "I think I’m losing her. I’m so sad. I just can’t keep this one alive."
description: "I think I’m losing her. I’m so sad. I just can’t keep this one alive."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/IiktMg53zsXNwX9BU0l9ua"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Plant nana"
published: "2026-02-19T15:03:55.656623Z"
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# I think I’m losing her. I’m so sad. I just can’t keep this one alive.

_Posted by Plant nana on 2026-02-19_

I think I’m losing her. I’m so sad. I just can’t keep this one alive.

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## 7 comments

### Roxanna commented on 2026-02-19

I lost my alocasia flying squid also. I put the corm in a perlite/fluval mix and then into a self watering container and covered the nursery pot with cling wrap. That kept the humidity in. The process has been slow but there is new growth.

#### Plant nana replied on 2026-02-19

I tried that with my other ones too I’m waiting

### The leafy Angel commented on 2026-02-19

Just because her leafs die doesn’t mean the plant is dead, if the rhizome (root/stem) is still good she will grow back. Just keep taking care of it like it has leaves

#### Plant nana replied on 2026-02-19

And the root stem does look good so I’m gonna hold onto her

### Gena commented on 2026-02-19

Mine did the same, I cut the leave down and put her roots in a shot glass of water. She is growing new roots daily so I hope she comes back! I loved her!

### Abbiegracevb commented on 2026-02-20

Alocasias go dormant during the winter sometimes! If you treat her the same as when she had leaves, she should pop back up when spring rolls around!

#### Plant nana replied on 2026-02-20

Awesome!!! Thanks

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