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title: "I repotted my elephant ear (mixed alocasia) almost a week ago and 2…"
description: "I repotted my elephant ear (mixed alocasia) almost a week ago and 2 out of the 4 leaves are starting to turn yellow. I’m using regular potting mix with added…"
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# I repotted my elephant ear (mixed alocasia) almost a week ago and 2…

_Tali님이 2023-06-24에 게시함_

I repotted my elephant ear (mixed alocasia) almost a week ago and 2 out of the 4 leaves are starting to turn yellow. I’m using regular potting mix with added perlite for drainage and aeration. Does anyone know why it’s looking sad? 😔

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## 4개의 댓글

### Olivia님이 2023-06-24에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Could be overwatering or too little sunlight!

#### Tali님이 2023-06-24에 답변했습니다.

I had it under a plant halo, because it was in my office with little to no light, and the planter is new and is a self watering one (draws water from the bottom).

I’ll try moving it to a sunnier spot and adding a bit more water. Hopefully that produces good results.

Thank you! 🙂

### Roundshouse Plants님이 2023-06-24에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I always lose leaves when I repot. I hate it. As I'm repotting I'm talking to the plant--mommy had to do this because your soil is depleted and basically dust. I'm doing this for you so you can be happy. This is an upgrade. Please don't get upset! Sometimes my pep talk works, and sometimes it falls on deaf elephant ears (see what I did there?🤭). My guess is that's it's related to the shock of repotting. The plant is throwing a tantrum. Even if you lose a leaf or two it will settle and be ok. You'll have plenty of new leaves when the plant realizes how nice it's new home is. 🤞🤞

#### Tali님이 2023-06-25에 답변했습니다.

Haha i love that! Words of encouragement and resiliency for the little plant ❤️

Oh, i didnt think about that. You’re most likely right...I read that a bit of sugar in the water will help alleviate the shock, but i’m hesitant to try because i don't want to attract bugs. I did however notice a new bud that may unfold soon 🌱. Here’s to hoping the tantrum is over 🤞🏽. I appreciate the insight! ☺️ TY

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