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title: "anyone know if this is overwatering or just old leaves aging, or…"
description: "anyone know if this is overwatering or just old leaves aging, or something else?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/ecnMVgYGSnmm6eLBRZOLfg"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Bea"
published: "2024-07-08T04:25:43.394545Z"
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# anyone know if this is overwatering or just old leaves aging, or…

_Posted by Bea on 2024-07-08_

anyone know if this is overwatering or just old leaves aging, or something else?

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## 2 comments

### send\_nodes commented on 2024-07-08

Yellowing leaves can be a sign of overwatering. What type of soil is it in, and how dry do you let it get before watering?

#### Bea replied on 2024-07-09

it’s in a chunky mix and i usually let it dry all the way or at least 75%

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