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title: "HELP! Leaves are starting to have brown spots. It’s not bugs, and I’m…"
description: "HELP! Leaves are starting to have brown spots. It’s not bugs, and I’m sure it’s not the watering"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/pt0Gl4HKhdzdxyQdjvQcua"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Newby_Angie"
published: "2025-08-02T23:31:49.375343Z"
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# HELP! Leaves are starting to have brown spots. It’s not bugs, and I’m…

_Posted by Newby\_Angie on 2025-08-02_

HELP!  
Leaves are starting to have brown spots.  
It’s not bugs, and I’m sure it’s not the watering

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OVT9iB7ihezD9fO-fb9GZMjtCysSrNn2not-nsp7F_Q/2aaOn1PhQCWbzpSCNbXLIw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OVT9iB7ihezD9fO-fb9GZMjtCysSrNn2not-nsp7F_Q/e6QQ4svASAOX-WWCCPDw9g.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Plants\_so\_squishy commented on 2025-08-02

What direction is your window facing ? And are you over feeding in fertilizer?

### Mateja commented on 2025-08-03

I agree with Plants\_so\_squishy's thoughts, if you just moved it to that window it could be sunburn, otherwise my guess would be too strong of fertilizer

### Sunny commented on 2025-08-03

It looks like a water issue. Inconsistent watering can let the plants get too wet, then, too dry. Hard water issues can cause this if the plant is sensitive. Root bound conditions can cause this look. All of the above can cause dropped leaves.

### amber commented on 2025-08-03

I think it’s getting burnt by the sun and trying really hard to fix its own burns! Moving it farther away from the window or in a spot that’s a little cooler might help with the brown spots, keeping it on a consistent and conservative watering schedule also might help with the yellow but I’m convinced the plant getting too warm and scalding is the culprit

### plantgeek commented on 2025-08-03

sunburnt, or nutrient deficiency. doesn't seem to be watering to me. move away from the window and fertilize.

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