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title: "My first alocasia is losing a leaf (classic, i know). I wanted to…"
description: "My first alocasia is losing a leaf (classic, i know). I wanted to check w yall what might cause this to catch a problem early. I am aware that thrips live in…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Ella"
published: "2026-03-28T08:04:50.827471Z"
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# My first alocasia is losing a leaf (classic, i know). I wanted to…

_Posted by Ella on 2026-03-28_

My first alocasia is losing a leaf (classic, i know). I wanted to check w yall what might cause this to catch a problem early. I am aware that thrips live in my home, but i keep them under control as good as i can.  
Im looking to know if this might be a watering, light or soil issue.

I think i might have it logged as the wrong species on planta too lol, there were so many to choose from ToT

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/c7VyAsssWLn1HY8bk5GBekPDFWB6587jGBEJgzznWb0/NCSZft8tQEexnHGITnYs-Q.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### Mikel’s Plant Posse commented on 2026-03-28

Looks a lot like what I have on the way! Alocasia Bambino.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/p2JoTxsYMMu1I_M_-FU0kq3BTMZh6orYbGC2TXeoBEc/Nx77H_6iRCKhLkVjWQgQlg.webp?size=large)

#### Ella replied on 2026-03-28

youre right, that might be it!

### Mikel’s Plant Posse commented on 2026-03-28

Plus I believe it’s natural for leaves to replace old ones…

#### Ella replied on 2026-03-28

i hope thats the case with mine :3

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