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title: "I recently got this silver dragon. It has been under a grow light for…"
description: "I recently got this silver dragon. It has been under a grow light for about 12-14 hours a day and about a week after I got it, I repotted (into bigger pot as…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/Qe4oswtqPmBxKAgfHFCsVo"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Nicole"
published: "2025-07-29T03:52:26.525951Z"
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# I recently got this silver dragon. It has been under a grow light for…

_Posted by Nicole on 2025-07-29_

I recently got this silver dragon. It has been under a grow light for about 12-14 hours a day and about a week after I got it, I repotted (into bigger pot as it was root bound) it into a chunky soil mix with perlite and orchid bark. Ever since the repot, the leaves got mushy and started drooping with these spots. Seems like an overwatering issue, but wanting to rule out a possible light issue or pest issue?

![Attachment 1 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/55Lun3BgiMrqCoyxvaQ77oohsUpwiz_XmoA_OqMkrkA/DX4NjFRbQQ6Q-0i_vtHldw.webp?size=large)

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![Attachment 3 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/55Lun3BgiMrqCoyxvaQ77oohsUpwiz_XmoA_OqMkrkA/tTpeUbV6Sn6YXSiy9p7E4g.webp?size=large)

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## 3 comments

### LadyTenorJD commented on 2025-07-29

Check carefully for pests. My sister has that plant, and she says they are prone to spider mites!

#### Nicole replied on 2025-07-29

Ahh so is my calathea! I’ll take a closer look and treat it just in case

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-07-30

This does look a bit like scorching. Did you abruptly, put it in the grow light? Vs slowly upping hours? Mushy does sound like a water issue too though

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