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title: "Can’t figure out what’s wrong with my alocasia frydek :( however do…"
description: "Can’t figure out what’s wrong with my alocasia frydek :( however do see new growth. Please help!"
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# Can’t figure out what’s wrong with my alocasia frydek :( however do…

_Pubblicato da Laurel il 2024-12-17_

Can’t figure out what’s wrong with my alocasia frydek :( however do see new growth. Please help!

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## 8 commenti

### Soup ha commentato il 2024-12-17

You talking about the yellow tips? That’s fine and normal, just means humidity may be a bit low!

#### Laurel ha risposto il 2024-12-17

What about the white spots? They are not removable with water

### Kades ha commentato il 2024-12-17

The white specks look an awful lot like spider mites, it’s kinda hard to tell if some of it is just mineral build up though.

#### Laurel ha risposto il 2024-12-17

I tried to white down the leaves with a wet paper towel but I didn’t see any stain. Could it be thrips?

#### Soup ha risposto il 2024-12-17

Thirp damage doesn’t really look like that, perhaps hard water staining?

#### Kades ha risposto il 2024-12-17

I agree with soup, youd see different damage with thrips. I’d try wiping down with diluted vinegar and water or diluted castille soap and see if it comes off.

If it’s just looking like mineral buildup on the paper towel that’s okay, (maybe switch to distilled water). If it looks like little tiny bugs, treat it with jacks dead bug, neem oil, or castille.

I’m still leaning towards mites

### Josie ha commentato il 2024-12-17

My guess is spider mites based on the white speckling. It will cause yellowing leaves. Castile soap and water mix, (Google ratios) spray the leaves every couple of days for a few weeks and it’ll get rid of them. Also keep it away from other plants so they don’t spread and I’d recommend treating any other surrounding plants. Alocasias are spider mite magnets unfortunately. Use unscented Castile soap and it’s gentle and can be used regularly on your plants

### nosugartonight ha commentato il 2024-12-17

Is there webbing on your plant? From the photos she looks dusty. I would think this velvet plant would be a magnet for dust and fuzzies

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