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title: "My beautiful elephant ear has some spots.. it had one spot on one…"
description: "My beautiful elephant ear has some spots.. it had one spot on one leaf when I got it a few months ago. Now it has spots on 2 other leaves. She is growing a new…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Madeline"
published: "2024-02-02T21:21:27.559647Z"
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# My beautiful elephant ear has some spots.. it had one spot on one…

_Posted by Madeline on 2024-02-02_

My beautiful elephant ear has some spots.. it had one spot on one leaf when I got it a few months ago. Now it has spots on 2 other leaves. She is growing a new leaf. Planta says it’s overwatered but I haven’t changed how I’ve watered it since I got it. I just watered it yesterday (just misted it today) and only water it when it’s 2/3 dry. She’s kept in a North facing window with indirect light… it is winter here in MI. Help pls!

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## 5 comments

### Women are Water commented on 2024-02-02

The new pink stems are stunning 😍

### Saarah Aamilah commented on 2024-02-03

My Alocasia has similar spots and I haven’t quite figured it out! I think it may be a humidity issue for mine (winter and the heat makes things a lot more dry) or potentially the soil not being chunky enough. Sorry I can’t be of more help!

#### Madeline replied on 2024-02-03

Thank you, I’m going to try a humidifier 🤞🏼

### Bella56 commented on 2024-02-03

Alocasia don’t like water on the leaves, it can lead to fungal issues which seems to be the issue. I recommend increasing humidity with a humidifier rather than misting.

#### Madeline replied on 2024-02-03

Omg good to know, thank you!! I will try this.

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