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title: "Need some advice this is my first plant like this it it seemed like…"
description: "Need some advice this is my first plant like this it it seemed like it wasn’t getting enough light upstairs where I had it I brought it outside for an hour or…"
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# Need some advice this is my first plant like this it it seemed like…

_Posted by Jaden on 2026-09-10_

Need some advice this is my first plant like this it it seemed like it wasn’t getting enough light upstairs where I had it I brought it outside for an hour or so and now it looks like it’s dying. I did add that stick today at the bottom to try and get that leaf to go up more idk if that has something to do with it. Any advice is greatly appreciated 🙏

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## 12 comments

### Jaden commented on 2026-09-10

This what it when I first got it august 16th of this year

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### SmilianovSpectrum commented on 2026-09-10

Are you using distilled water?

#### Jaden replied on 2026-09-10

To be honest, I have just been using tapwater and then I put a little bit of all-purpose house plant food in it. The brand is ferti lome

#### Jaden replied on 2026-09-10

Should I go bottled water for my pants instead?

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-09-10

It looks like sunburn and if it’s dropping a lot after being outside it’s probably thirsty I agree you should be using distilled water

### SmilianovSpectrum commented on 2026-09-10

Try a jug of distilled water next time, it might not enjoy the additives in your plumbing water supply. I had a problem with brown edges and drooping leaves which went away with better hydration. Hope it helps.

#### Jaden replied on 2026-09-10

Thanks you sm I will go get some distilled water hopefully that helps. I was also thinking about trying to find a tall grow light. I just don’t think it’s getting enough white as well where I have it in my room.

### Jaden commented on 2026-09-10

Light\*

#### KCM replied on 2026-09-10

If it’s not getting enough light, it’s possible it’s staying too wet for too long and slowly suffocating the roots. Get a plant light, switch to distilled and make sure there is ample aeration in the soil, even if just breaking it up a little with a chopstick to make sure the roots get enough oxygen.

### Montana commented on 2026-09-11

Definitely change the soil! Do some research. ChatGPT is also a good option, if you use it.

### Nate commented on 2026-09-12

I have a lot of experience with alocasia/calocasia and I’m gonna disagree with a lot of the advice on here. Distilled water does not matter for this plant. Perhaps I’ve just lived in lucky places, but I’ve never observed it to matter. Consistent watering absolutely matters and can be difficult to master with these.

Alocasia/calocasia plants grow fast, and benefit from 1/4 to 1/2 strength soluble fertilizer every time you water. Most likely this plant isn’t getting enough fertilizer AND they really need consistently moist soil, which can be a hard concept to grasp at first. You want to let it dry out between watering, but not bone dry. They are highly susceptible to root rot though, so I’d say you definitely want to change the soil out for something chunky or semi-hydro like PON or Sphagnum moss. I’ve found that these plants love a selfwatering pot once they adapt to it. It would definitely benefit from supplemental lighting as well

### Nate commented on 2026-09-12

Could you send a picture focused on one of your yellowing leaves, please? These plants are also susceptible to spider mites and I can probably diagnose it that way if they’re present

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