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title: "Having some serious problems with my Alocasia Poly not sure what’s…"
description: "Having some serious problems with my Alocasia Poly not sure what’s going on?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Plantmom"
published: "2025-02-11T14:10:30.600047Z"
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# Having some serious problems with my Alocasia Poly not sure what’s…

_Geplaatst door Plantmom op 2025-02-11_

Having some serious problems with my Alocasia Poly not sure what’s going on?

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## 5 reacties

### Sunny reageerde op 2025-02-11

Looks like root rot. Check the roots. Remove any rot. Disinfect with hydrogen peroxide. Overwatering causes rot. The pot and soil needs good drainage. Ensure there is lots of perlite and adequate drain holes. The bottom of the soil should not sit in standing water.

#### Amy antwoordde op 2025-02-12

Tell us more about the hydrogen peroxide please

#### Sunny antwoordde op 2025-02-12

Hydrogen Peroxide (3% solution) is an antiseptic and disinfectant. It can kill bacteria on the rotting roots. Buy a bottle of hydrogen peroxide at the drug or grocery store. Carefully cut off ALL the mushy smelly roots. Rinse off all the soil with water since it will have rot and possibly bacteria. Rinse the roots in the peroxide. Plant in fresh soil.

#### Buffy antwoordde op 2025-02-12

Thank you!

#### Sunny antwoordde op 2025-02-12

Disinfect hands and tools to avoid spreading the bacteria.

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