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title: "hi everyone! I have this black velvet alocasia that has this random…"
description: "hi everyone! I have this black velvet alocasia that has this random yellowing leaf and I cannot figure out why. The big leaf right above it is brand new, the…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Paula"
published: "2025-10-01T14:37:30.316415Z"
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# hi everyone! I have this black velvet alocasia that has this random…

_Posted by Paula on 2025-10-01_

hi everyone! I have this black velvet alocasia that has this random yellowing leaf and I cannot figure out why. The big leaf right above it is brand new, the roots are healthy, there's no pests...do the older leaves toward the bottom just yellow and die off normally?

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## 6 comments

### Liz commented on 2025-10-01

If you’ve checked everything on it, then it’s likely fine. Alocasias are kinda notorious for dropping a leaf in trade for a new one.

#### Kel replied on 2025-10-01

Yeah some plants just work this way.

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-10-01

I agree with Liz

### Paula commented on 2025-10-01

That's what I figured, thank yall!

### Snail Diva commented on 2025-10-01

Like other mentioned, if all is fine, noting to worry about.  
I would add, how often do you fertilize? They are notoriously heavy feeder and that’s the key to not automatically lose a leaf when a new one pops out ☺️

#### Paula replied on 2025-10-01

Good to know! I just got her a week or two ago so I haven't fertilized yet but definitely will!

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