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title: "What can I do to fix this? 😭 My mom gave it to me and said to water…"
description: "What can I do to fix this? 😭 My mom gave it to me and said to water it weekly, so I did. Then people on Reddit said it is over watered so I stopped watering.…"
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community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Josh"
published: "2025-01-01T01:51:46.424575Z"
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# What can I do to fix this? 😭 My mom gave it to me and said to water…

_Posted by Josh on 2025-01-01_

What can I do to fix this? 😭 My mom gave it to me and said to water it weekly, so I did. Then people on Reddit said it is over watered so I stopped watering. Last watering was about December 17th. It was getting almost no sunlight from the time I got it to December 12th, then I got a grow light that I keep on. I don’t know what duration or brightness to use, so i just kinda change it randomly. Pic labeled “today” is from 6 days ago, unlabeled pic is from today. TIA!!

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## 5 comments

### Tiff commented on 2025-01-01

Is that an elephant ear? I'm sorry I'm no pro, just wondering if it was then I could possibly offer up what I do for mine.

#### Josh replied on 2025-01-01

I’m pretty sure it’s an elephant ear! That’s what my mom said when she gave it to me

### Tiff commented on 2025-01-01

Ok I googled your picture. I have literally done exactly what this says. And mine is growing well, but it's also in the bathroom. So for what it's worth: Care - Alocasias thrive in warm, humid environments with bright, indirect light. They prefer moist soil but are susceptible to root rot, so proper drainage is crucial. To add: I also mist mine every 2-3 days. Hope this helps.  
Alocasias prefer bright, indirect light and warm, humid conditions. They are susceptible to root rot, so avoid overwateringAlocasias thrive in warm, humid environments with bright, indirect light. They prefer moist soil but are susceptible to root rot, so proper drainage is crucial.

### Tiff commented on 2025-01-01

So I apologize the info copied 100 million times and I can't fix it. So sorry... I'm a newb😳🫣😬🤣

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-01-01

With the time with less light, they are a plant that can go dormant. As long as the corm is solid, just keep ot under regular light 8-14 hrs and water when dry

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