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title: "Good afternoon, Planta residents! 🚨 My Alocasia Micholalitzina…"
description: "Good afternoon, Planta residents! 🚨 My Alocasia Micholalitzina Maxkowskii is dying FAST. While repotting I accidentally tore the oldest root and left her with…"
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published: "2024-04-04T22:39:29.202111Z"
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# Good afternoon, Planta residents! 🚨 My Alocasia Micholalitzina…

_Geplaatst door thekintsugidav op 2024-04-04_

Good afternoon, Planta residents! 🚨

My Alocasia Micholalitzina Maxkowskii is dying FAST. While repotting I accidentally tore the oldest root and left her with very minute and small roots (about two-three inches)

I am considering ripping the oldest leaf out of the two so the newer has a better chance at surviving. Should I leave it? Is there any way to bring it back?

-thekintsugidav

![Bijlage 1 van 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/5MALgG_bdlo9-KZg7DwliyAnxYLomAPOOQLZWOfi1a8/M9QG3i-YSnWBbKqYtXTXWg.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/5MALgG_bdlo9-KZg7DwliyAnxYLomAPOOQLZWOfi1a8/UMdJsh2dSs6CqRECAllFPQ.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 3 van 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/5MALgG_bdlo9-KZg7DwliyAnxYLomAPOOQLZWOfi1a8/UrhV_1TnT6u0lqcKT-GZug.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 4 van 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/5MALgG_bdlo9-KZg7DwliyAnxYLomAPOOQLZWOfi1a8/n91F8DCeTuObjGaoLOQAtw.webp?size=large)

## 7 reacties

### Mullein reageerde op 2024-04-04

First: don’t panic. Second: don’t panic. Hehe third: if the rest of the leaves fall off, I would restart the plant in water or semi-hydro as if it were a propagation. Plants like Alocasia and anthurium can come back after throwing a leafless tantrum!

#### thekintsugidav antwoordde op 2024-04-04

This is her second time doing so. I’m over the theatrics, wholeheartedly. Thanks for the pointers though!

#### Mullein antwoordde op 2024-04-05

Gotchya. You’re not the only one! Lots of people lose their spark with these dramatic plants

### Vera reageerde op 2024-04-04

If there are very little roots… I would highly recommend Fluval stratum “propagation.” That should help the plant re-develop the roots while providing nutrition and support in the time being.

#### thekintsugidav antwoordde op 2024-04-04

I was on the fence about propagation due to root rot (I think I overwatered), but this option seems breathable like lechuza. Any trusted brand?

#### Vera antwoordde op 2024-04-04

Fluval is the brand. :) it’s basically aquatic volcanic soil and should help.

### TheCrazyPlantLaidy reageerde op 2024-04-04

I would say rip it if but my only problem with that is it might take the small one with it. And alocasa are difficult so I believe u can save it but mabey leve the leaf alone I fear taking the big could take the small off two. I would normally say put it in water but alocasia are different then normal plants so see what others say

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