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title: "Whenever I get a new leaf on my alocasia silver dragon, the other…"
description: "Whenever I get a new leaf on my alocasia silver dragon, the other dies.. am I doing something wrong?"
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author: "Brijae"
published: "2026-07-24T03:47:56.759023Z"
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# Whenever I get a new leaf on my alocasia silver dragon, the other…

_Posted by Brijae on 2026-07-24_

Whenever I get a new leaf on my alocasia silver dragon, the other dies.. am I doing something wrong?

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## 6 comments

### Pothos\_whisperer commented on 2026-07-24

It’s most likely due to the lack of nutrients, it’s simple, just fertilize or else it will just keep sacrificing older leaves to make new growth.

#### Brijae replied on 2026-07-24

Any fertilizer recommendations

### Yup commented on 2026-07-24

Most alocatias tend to do that. I have a dragon scale, and it’s been acting up lately. I guess I should be paying more attention and showing it a bit more love.

### jadesmish commented on 2026-07-24

I have heard that some forms of juvenile alocasia tend to have 1-3 leaves, routinely growing a new leaf and dropping an old one until mature. I’m not sure if it’s been proven but thought it could help! Otherwise increasing the frequency of feeding/fertilising :)

#### plantgeek replied on 2026-07-24

not true!!! i have immature alocasias with 4+ leaves. it's always nutrient deficiency in my experience

#### jadesmish replied on 2026-07-24

Good to know, thank you so much! Giving me hope for my corms haha 🥰

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