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title: "I accidentally bought some melos a few months ago and they've been…"
description: "I accidentally bought some melos a few months ago and they've been doing well but after their last watering they've continued to get sick. It's been a while.…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/ruYFhzZktO2SLiInF3ZIZr"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Friendly Fanatic"
published: "2024-12-07T13:58:39.508191Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/aj6zR36-IJGIBhbw0wp3TrQo_MoWju_1ndyWHs9qIj0/4MhFZZV2TTalvrGuH0OqTw.webp?size=large"
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# I accidentally bought some melos a few months ago and they've been…

_Posted by Friendly Fanatic on 2024-12-07_

I accidentally bought some melos a few months ago and they've been doing well but after their last watering they've continued to get sick. It's been a while. What do you think is wrong with them and can this be salvaged? All help is appreciated

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/aj6zR36-IJGIBhbw0wp3TrQo_MoWju_1ndyWHs9qIj0/4MhFZZV2TTalvrGuH0OqTw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/aj6zR36-IJGIBhbw0wp3TrQo_MoWju_1ndyWHs9qIj0/dgA5J-RHTjq1X0pnEaleqA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/aj6zR36-IJGIBhbw0wp3TrQo_MoWju_1ndyWHs9qIj0/rgjlADkbSJyM_RaDcMQ4xQ.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-12-07

You're not seeing any pests? The tips crisping is a lot of times a humidity issue with alocasia especially.

#### Friendly Fanatic replied on 2024-12-07

I haven't seen anything but I treated the big one with neem oil when I got them. I'll try increasing the humidity, thanks!

#### Friendly Fanatic replied on 2024-12-07

I just noticed these brown spots on one of them, is that from the regular damage or could it be pest evidence?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/aj6zR36-IJGIBhbw0wp3TrQo_MoWju_1ndyWHs9qIj0/fgZ6C02lSg25U9w-Z6wNPA.webp?size=large)

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2024-12-07

Some brown spots are normal on alocasia, just make sure they aren't something like a scale bug... ie you can't wipe it off with an alcohol swab.

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