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title: "Okay I read that when your Alocasia drips, it’s been over watered.…"
description: "Okay I read that when your Alocasia drips, it’s been over watered. I’ve also read they like to be on the drier side. So I let mine dry out, past the dripping…"
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author: "mx.mcq"
published: "2024-11-23T03:03:36.296527Z"
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# Okay I read that when your Alocasia drips, it’s been over watered.…

_Posted by mx.mcq on 2024-11-23_

Okay I read that when your Alocasia drips, it’s been over watered.

I’ve also read they like to be on the drier side.

So I let mine dry out, past the dripping stage, then watered. Aaaaand she’s dropping her leaves.

What do they need?!

## 6 comments

### sunnydazd commented on 2024-11-23

i don’t let mine dry out too much and i’ve always heard the little tear drops are a good thing! it’s just a sign that they got enough water. i got this picture of one of my babies crying this morning

#### sunnydazd replied on 2024-11-23

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/_3rEEt7GAmkBizWP2HYoCQxvBQjTPvhvvY4Evi4eRBA/g70UpYyvQu6zL88HagyXvg.webp?size=large)

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-11-23

Guttation is normal after watering. It's usually when its due to high humidity you may come into an issue. They are thirsty little beasts though

### Phil commented on 2024-11-23

The dripping is normal. Could it be not enough light. Looks like your location says shade. They won’t do well in shade.

### JenThon🪴🪷 commented on 2024-11-23

Watering stress, maybe don’t let get so dry?

### Abbi commented on 2024-11-23

I haven't been letting mine dry out completely.... it kinda scares me cuz I feel like it could get root rot at any moment but hasn't so far.

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