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title: "I received this cuprea from a friend for christmas. However, in the…"
description: "I received this cuprea from a friend for christmas. However, in the last month, it has lost 4 leaves. Its remaining leaves seem to be drooping, and I don’t…"
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community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Lillian"
published: "2025-01-20T20:03:10.667727Z"
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# I received this cuprea from a friend for christmas. However, in the…

_Posted by Lillian on 2025-01-20_

I received this cuprea from a friend for christmas. However, in the last month, it has lost 4 leaves. Its remaining leaves seem to be drooping, and I don’t know how to stop it. I water it every 7-10 days, and the pot it’s currently in has no drainage. Does anyone have any advice on how I can keep her alive? 😅 I welcome and greatly appreciate any tips!

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## 4 comments

### Ezzeldin Yaqoub commented on 2025-01-20

You’re letting the soil get dry and that is the reason for your problem. Taro need consistent moist soil and start dying when they get dry.

#### Lillian replied on 2025-01-20

Thank you so much! I will water it more often 🫡

### LoquitoDeLasPlantas commented on 2025-01-20

No drainage and it's dry? How much water are you giving it each time? It's a lot easier to keep them in pot with drainage holes and water thoroughly each time, letting the excess drain out. Then when the top 25% or so of the soil is dry, water thoroughly again.

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-01-21

They love humidity! Like love! I'd either mist it 2x day or a pebble tray, or humidifier. Investing in a hygrometer/thermometer is worth it. Govee makes a great one thats cheap and has an app

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