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title: "I’m pretty new to alocasia plants. Is this droopy leaf dying? Should…"
description: "I’m pretty new to alocasia plants. Is this droopy leaf dying? Should I prop it up? Cut it off?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/PuAMgq9zbmqFu2XFQCjb27"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "happysoxdonkey"
published: "2025-10-28T22:06:22.591055Z"
language: "en"
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# I’m pretty new to alocasia plants. Is this droopy leaf dying? Should…

_Posted by happysoxdonkey on 2025-10-28_

I’m pretty new to alocasia plants. Is this droopy leaf dying? Should I prop it up? Cut it off?

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## 2 comments

### Phil commented on 2025-10-28

If the stem feels normal compared to the others, then this is usually caused by too much light. It’s a common issue with Alocasias.

### happysoxdonkey commented on 2025-10-29

Thank you!

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