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title: "Is this normal because she is pushing a new leaf ? No idea what's…"
description: "Is this normal because she is pushing a new leaf ? No idea what's going on"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/Pv56T4puhueTKi5ecCvvI7"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Manyacaprini"
published: "2025-11-12T16:31:08.010719Z"
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# Is this normal because she is pushing a new leaf ? No idea what's…

_Posted by Manyacaprini on 2025-11-12_

Is this normal because she is pushing a new leaf ? No idea what's going on

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## 5 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2025-11-12

That's a sign of overwatering. Check for root rot

### Paz commented on 2025-11-12

My alocasia dragon scale is the same size as this one of yours and is doing exactly the same thing. I think its overwatering too

### Tom commented on 2025-11-12

Probably best to do away with the self watering part, may need to change soil to better draining as looks like soaking up and holding to much water, which will cause root rot

### Magz commented on 2025-11-13

It is normal for a smaller alocasia to drop a leaf around the same time as growing a new one.

### Alocasia addict commented on 2025-11-13

I’m quite sure you looked at it wrong and possibly on the wrong day…. Hahaha, jk . I have many alocasias that will shed a leaf as a new one grows. Just be sure you’re not overwatering and be sure the soil is chunky enough to allow the roots to breathe as well. I’ve tried many things and some alos are just finicky.

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