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title: "Why does it look like the leaf loosing its color?"
description: "Why does it look like the leaf loosing its color?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/YRah3YuTSM1efFgis6duKD"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Daisy"
published: "2025-12-28T19:38:46.571311Z"
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# Why does it look like the leaf loosing its color?

_Posted by Daisy on 2025-12-28_

Why does it look like the leaf loosing its color?

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## 4 comments

### Daisy commented on 2025-12-28

Tips for getting rid of I believe spider mites ?

#### plantgeek replied on 2025-12-29

neem oil. neem oil all over it, all over the plants surrounding it, at least once a day for a few weeks. she'll be good as new.

### Aroidmama commented on 2025-12-28

Is it from a pest or is this a variegated form of Alocasia? It looks like a pest problem. I’d treat it by quarantining this plant and treat with Neem oil or another insecticidal soap. Do this every 4 days for a week, then weekly for 4-6weeks to be safe. At no signs of continued pest problem you can safely bring it out of quarantine. I believe it never hurts to use Castile soap mix of peppermint, tea tree, water and alcohol in between insecticide treatments: “For homemade indoor plant bug spray, the most popular and effective options include a Neem Oil Spray (Neem oil, water, tiny bit of soap), a simple Soapy Water Spray (mild soap \& water for aphids/mites), or a Spicy Garlic/Pepper Spray (blended onion, garlic, pepper, water) to deter pests like aphids, spider mites, and fungus gnats by suffocating or repelling them, always testing on one leaf first.”

#### Daisy replied on 2025-12-28

Wow thank you for this great information! I noticed some fast moving bugs that kinda look like spiders/ants.

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