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title: "Help!! I got my baby Colocasia Black Magic about a week ago and the…"
description: "Help!! I got my baby Colocasia Black Magic about a week ago and the leaf just unfurled a few days ago. I have it in my living room near a grow light (but…"
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community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Joa"
published: "2024-10-17T10:40:21.367743Z"
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# Help!! I got my baby Colocasia Black Magic about a week ago and the…

_Posted by Joa on 2024-10-17_

Help!! I got my baby Colocasia Black Magic about a week ago and the leaf just unfurled a few days ago. I have it in my living room near a grow light (but covered with my sheer curtain) and a humidifier. I noticed this morning that the edges starting drying and discoloring. So far I have only watered once with fertilizer. What could be causing this issue? Has anyone else had the same problem?

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## 5 comments

### Sunny commented on 2024-10-17

The leaf looked healthy when it opened based on your photos. Now, it’s dying. The original leaves/leaf already died in less than a week. Overwatering with insufficient light can damage a plant that quickly. The darker green edges look like it’s holding too much moisture.

I recommend holding off watering until 2/3 of the soil dries out.  
Carefully remove the pot to check for root rot and soaked wet soil. Let the soil dry a couple of hours with the pot off. You may have to change out the soil to get rid of the excess moisture. Treat root rot (mushy musty roots), if any. 🍀🪴

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#### Joa replied on 2024-10-17

I'll give this a shot, thank you so much! Could dryness also be a factor? I noticed that my apartment blasts heat at night when I don't have my humidifier on, and the area seems to get super dry. I also noticed that my Alocasia Polly also started getting crispy tips.

#### Sunny replied on 2024-10-17

Forced air from heaters/ air conditioners can dry out plants. You can get a small humidifier for it.

### Joa commented on 2024-10-17

Got it, thank you so much, I'll try it all out!

### PlantTherapyPlease commented on 2026-07-31

I have a starter I purchased 2 wks ago. In that time one of the two leaves died and one replaced it. One looks like it’s been in a fight but was that way when I got it and still alive. I would love some help with it.

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