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title: "What am I doing wrong?? (Unknown baby alocasia)"
description: "What am I doing wrong?? (Unknown baby alocasia)"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Smiles04"
published: "2023-11-09T04:34:36.014Z"
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# What am I doing wrong?? (Unknown baby alocasia)

_Posted by Smiles04 on 2023-11-09_

What am I doing wrong??  
(Unknown baby alocasia)

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## 2 comments

### klaire commented on 2023-11-09

alocasias are so finicky. it could be too much water, too little, not enough humidity, or the water quality (i believe most prefer filtered or distilled water). I have a black velvet that's finally thriving, but has lost several leaves on its way to adjusting and growing leaves. it wasn't as small as this when I first got it, but they definitely take time to grow strong and develop a healthy root system (in my experience).

#### Iwetmyplants🌱 replied on 2023-11-09

Klare is correct, they are super finicky. I would maybe just keep giving it time, how does the soil look? It could be over watered

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