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title: "This is my alocasia. The ends are turning crispy brown and theres a…"
description: "This is my alocasia. The ends are turning crispy brown and theres a large brown spot on one of the leaves. It lost a leaf a month ago, I assumed that was…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lily"
published: "2026-04-10T13:00:51.132895Z"
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# This is my alocasia. The ends are turning crispy brown and theres a…

_Posted by Lily on 2026-04-10_

This is my alocasia. The ends are turning crispy brown and theres a large brown spot on one of the leaves. It lost a leaf a month ago, I assumed that was because of a new leaf growing in. I put it on pebbles with water as my room isnt the most humid, and its in part sun. The soil stays damp for a long time though, i haven't changed it since I got it, should I give it some soil with more pebbles and stuff in? Help me please 🙏

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## 1 comment

### Mikel’s Plant Posse commented on 2026-04-10

I’m new, but I think it would like a better draining soil and higher humidity…?

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