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title: "I had read something about thrips, and I’m reeeeally hoping this…"
description: "I had read something about thrips, and I’m reeeeally hoping this isn’t what’s got my Alocasia. Can anyone tell: 1) if that’s what it is, and if so, how to best…"
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published: "2025-07-13T15:12:09.402335Z"
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# I had read something about thrips, and I’m reeeeally hoping this…

_Posted by WhisperingGarden on 2025-07-13_

I had read something about thrips, and I’m reeeeally hoping this isn’t what’s got my Alocasia. Can anyone tell: 1) if that’s what it is, and if so, how to best treat it; and, 2) if not, what is it, and how can I treat it? It was doing so well 😔

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## 9 comments

### Denisha commented on 2025-07-13

Same thing is happening to mine. I’ve already cut 2 of the mature leaves off 😫

### alexkazam19 commented on 2025-07-13

If you don’t see any pests, it could also be fungal. I had a similar issue with my Hilo Beauty and ended up cutting the affected leaves and spraying with a copper fungicide. If it is fungal, unfortunately you’ll have to remove all affected leaves to keep it from spreading 🥲 So far, my hilo hasn’t given me anymore spots after this treatment 🤞

#### WhisperingGarden replied on 2025-07-13

Thanks! I followed your advice, we’ll see what happens 🙏🏻

### sarita commented on 2025-07-13

do you water with tap water?

#### WhisperingGarden replied on 2025-07-13

I do, but I use We The Wild Essential Houseplant Care Kit that has soil enrichment \& plant protection

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#### sarita replied on 2025-07-13

you’ll probably want to condition the water or use distilled — we the wild doesn’t condition, it just fertilizes. alocasias can be sensitive to tap water, depending on the area you’re in! highly recommend the southside plants conditioner if you decide to go that route!

#### sarita replied on 2025-07-13

also fun fact, the enrich powder is just worm castings! highly recommend swapping to a different brand, we the wild is much more costly comparatively!

#### WhisperingGarden replied on 2025-07-14

Thank you so much for the advice! Do you have a brand/product that you can recommend?

### Michelle commented on 2025-07-14

Commenting to come back and refer to this in the future!

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