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title: "Does anyone know what this might mean? I’ve never seen it do this…"
description: "Does anyone know what this might mean? I’ve never seen it do this before. It’s only on a few leaves. The spots are not dried out, if that helps. Could it be a…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Amy"
published: "2025-07-10T12:28:33.177039Z"
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# Does anyone know what this might mean? I’ve never seen it do this…

_Posted by Amy on 2025-07-10_

Does anyone know what this might mean? I’ve never seen it do this before. It’s only on a few leaves. The spots are not dried out, if that helps. Could it be a reaction to fertilizer I recently used? The timing would be right… 🤔 TIA

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## 5 comments

### Hannah commented on 2025-07-10

Most likely the white dying off from lack of chlorophyll. Happens to a lot of white leaves. Add some silica to every watering \& it should stop. But the damage u see is already done so it’s either cut away the damage or leave it.  
If there was yellowing around the brown, that would indicate a fungal infection. But ur clear on that!

#### Amy replied on 2025-07-10

Would you suggest using diatomaceous earth to supplement (as I have that on hand but not liquid or powder)?

#### Hannah replied on 2025-07-10

No, diatomaceous earth is for killing bugs.

#### Amy replied on 2025-07-10

Google suggested I use that for silica but that is exactly why I have it-for pests. I’ll stick with the liquid stuff. Thanks again.

### Amy commented on 2025-07-10

Oh, wow. That’s is very valuable information. Thanks so much!

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