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title: "Help. I think I overwatered my alocasia. It’s lost one small leaf…"
description: "Help. I think I overwatered my alocasia. It’s lost one small leaf already and now the large leaf is dying. I took it out of the pot and there are very few…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "LMina789"
published: "2024-12-11T23:13:26.656543Z"
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# Help. I think I overwatered my alocasia. It’s lost one small leaf…

_Posted by LMina789 on 2024-12-11_

Help. I think I overwatered my alocasia. It’s lost one small leaf already and now the large leaf is dying. I took it out of the pot and there are very few roots left, but what is there seems healthy. I was able to get two corms off to try to propagate.. but my question now is, it’s been repotted into completely dry soil… how long do I wait to water it now? Or do I water it right away?? I really don’t want to kill her. 😩 the lamp in the pic is a grow bulb so she should be getting plenty of light. TIA!

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## 6 comments

### LMina789 commented on 2024-12-11

Forgot to mention, the roots that are left are firm and white.

#### PISS replied on 2024-12-12

That might mean it's root bound which causes the yellow leaves so it might needs reporting into a bigger pot

### PISS commented on 2024-12-12

Maybe try watering after two days and leave until next water cycle might bennifit from some banana peel too :\]

### Lilian commented on 2024-12-12

Make sure it’s humid and misted, they like moisture , just not to much

### Ann commented on 2024-12-13

These plants love high humidity. I have mine on top of my large decorative humidifier and it's only lost one leaf since September. I bought it at Trader Joe's and I think it was overly watered when I bought it. I think having a water meter helps to tell when its time to water. I only water about every 2 weeks because it's so dry with fertilizer every time.

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#### LMina789 replied on 2024-12-14

This is actually really helpful!! I got this one at Lowe’s and he struggled for a long time. I’m really hoping he’s still savable!! I do have a humidifier but I prob need to fill it more regularly. 😬

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