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title: "Is this from overwatering? Anyone have this happen before?"
description: "Is this from overwatering? Anyone have this happen before?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/65a7ddcdc29c08fcaef7ddc7"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Thisteacher💚plants"
published: "2024-01-17T14:01:49.033Z"
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# Is this from overwatering? Anyone have this happen before?

_Posted by Thisteacher💚plants on 2024-01-17_

Is this from overwatering? Anyone have this happen before?

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## 6 comments

### Tee Jay commented on 2024-01-17

This has happened to my philo Brandi before. I’m sorry I don’t know the cause

### Bananananana commented on 2024-01-17

Looks like edema, that happens when your plants roots take up water faster than the plant can use it. The water buildup causes plant cells to swell, clogging leaf pores and inhibiting transpiration. This usually happens in winter as it is caused by environmental factors like low light intensity, dry air, and lack of air flow.

#### Sunny replied on 2024-01-17

I think we were entering text at the same time!😆

#### Bananananana replied on 2024-01-17

great minds think alike!

#### Bananananana replied on 2024-01-17

Yes overwatering can cause it, as well as improper fertilization.

### Sunny commented on 2024-01-17

It’s edema, a water blister that forms when the roots take in more water than the plant can use.

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