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title: "Hello All, Beginner Philodendron dad here. Not really sure whats…"
description: "Hello All, Beginner Philodendron dad here. Not really sure whats going on here…at first I thought these dark spots were sun scorches but they’re soft to the…"
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author: "Josh"
published: "2024-04-04T00:09:45.663311Z"
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# Hello All, Beginner Philodendron dad here. Not really sure whats…

_Posted by Josh on 2024-04-04_

Hello All,

Beginner Philodendron dad here. Not really sure whats going on here…at first I thought these dark spots were sun scorches but they’re soft to the touch, more soft than the plant itself. These 2 are the worst of the leaves. There are 2 other leaves on this plant that the tips are starting to brown as well. Maybe someone can point me in the right direction on what to do??

Thanks!

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/k9ia_jqKnS9Sd9cQWFe5XTArxfC3Vaj26sdUHneT5X0/RVp6dQ0jRYanAA8KXfGsVQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/k9ia_jqKnS9Sd9cQWFe5XTArxfC3Vaj26sdUHneT5X0/y91TIMBkQhGkEmrtRnVTqw.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### Maya commented on 2024-04-04

how does the soil feel cause it could potentially be over watered. i would cut them off so new leaves can grow in their spot and don’t waste their energy on that one

#### Josh replied on 2024-04-04

The soil is dry until I reach the bottom of the pot, then it’s just damp.

### Flplantlover commented on 2024-04-04

Check for spider mites

### Lauren commented on 2024-04-04

my birkin does this too. i think he’s just an a•hole. best remedy i’ve found it to let it go Sahara desert dry btwn waterings

#### Katie-did replied on 2024-04-04

Thank you for this comment!! lol my Birkin just did this after being repotted and I thought I killed part of him but everything else is still otherwise healthy! A-hole plant, water time-out it is for the attitude given 🤣

### Mfitzge0073 commented on 2024-04-04

I would water it less frequently.

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