Alocasia Black Velvet

Yellowing Leaves

Causes:

• Overwatering (most common)
• Poor drainage
• Underwatering
• Natural leaf shedding (older leaves)

Solutions:
✅ Check soil moisture before watering—allow the top 1-2 inches to dry before watering again.
✅ Use a well-draining potting mix (peat moss, perlite, orchid bark).
✅ Ensure the pot has drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
✅ If only one or two lower leaves are yellowing, it may be natural aging—trim them off.

Brown, Crispy Leaf Edges

Causes:

• Low humidity
• Underwatering
• Salt or chemicals in tap water

Solutions:
✅ Increase humidity to 60%+ with a humidifier, pebble tray, or regular misting.
✅ Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry, but avoid overwatering.
✅ Use distilled, filtered, or rainwater to prevent chemical buildup.

Drooping or Wilting Leaves

Causes:

• Overwatering or underwatering
• Temperature stress (cold drafts or heat)
• Root rot

Solutions:
✅ Check the soil moisture—if soggy, allow it to dry out before watering again.
✅ Keep the plant in a warm (65-80°F / 18-27°C) environment and away from cold drafts.
✅ If roots are brown and mushy, trim them and repot in fresh soil.

Curling Leaves

Causes:

• Underwatering
• Low humidity
• Pest infestation

Solutions:
✅ Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry.
✅ Increase humidity levels (use a humidifier or misting routine).
✅ Check for pests (spider mites, aphids) and treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap.

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