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title: "Why is this happening?"
description: "Why is this happening?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/64b5ab2b2e93085a1d634501"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Emmalie_Ak"
published: "2023-07-17T20:57:15.631Z"
language: "en"
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# Why is this happening?

_Posted by Emmalie\_Ak on 2023-07-17_

Why is this happening?

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## 3 comments

### Mullein commented on 2023-07-18

It’s hard for me to say based on the pictures, but I always suggest: check for pests and root rot

### LadyImpatient commented on 2023-07-22

I mean if it’s not yellowing then it might be a lack of humidity

### k\_ashby\_grows commented on 2023-07-23

is the leaf crispy or more soft? do the roots smell powdery or just off?

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