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title: "Hello! Tonight I noticed these little spots on a couple of my Prince…"
description: "Hello! Tonight I noticed these little spots on a couple of my Prince of Oranges leaves. Any thoughts on what could be causing it?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/659627d145d0666de020bcf3"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Alyx"
published: "2024-01-04T03:36:49.376Z"
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# Hello! Tonight I noticed these little spots on a couple of my Prince…

_Posted by Alyx on 2024-01-04_

Hello! Tonight I noticed these little spots on a couple of my Prince of Oranges leaves. Any thoughts on what could be causing it?

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## 5 comments

### LostandHopeful commented on 2024-01-04

Usually spider mite damage. Past or present

#### Jaime replied on 2024-01-04

Agreed :/

#### Alyx replied on 2024-01-04

Thank you!

### Lucy Frü commented on 2024-01-04

Also agreed on spider mites. Fortunately philos are usually tough as nails so when you catch it early like you have— no sweat. Just use a wet, soapy towel to gently wash/rinse the undersides of the leaves, that’s where spider mites usually live. You can even shine a flashlight under the leaves and see if there are any tiny white specks (or webs) left to wipe away. For good measure, maybe do it once a week a couple of times and you should be fine.

#### Alyx replied on 2024-01-04

Thank you!

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