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title: "I purchased this plant looking like this. Do you guys think the leaf…"
description: "I purchased this plant looking like this. Do you guys think the leaf will ever look better?? Or is there a deeper problem I’m not seeing"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Mphmike"
published: "2024-08-01T15:46:03.468294Z"
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# I purchased this plant looking like this. Do you guys think the leaf…

_Posted by Mphmike on 2024-08-01_

I purchased this plant looking like this. Do you guys think the leaf will ever look better??  
Or is there a deeper problem I’m not seeing

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## 12 comments

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-08-01

leaf damage is permanent— but if you get the right care and conditions going your future growth will be good. there is definitely something going on that needs to be addressed

#### Mphmike replied on 2024-08-01

Cute. Tysm

### Tabi :) commented on 2024-08-01

Maybe a watering issue? Check the root ball and see if it looks healthy :)

#### Mphmike replied on 2024-08-01

When I repotted it, I had to remove some sort of cloth that was covering the root ball. This was about a week ago

#### Tabi :) replied on 2024-08-01

Hmm, depending on what was used the plant should benefit from not having the cloth in the way now !

### Mara commented on 2024-08-01

Inspect for thrips and/or spider mites.

### meptune ★ commented on 2024-08-01

Is there any pests on the leaves? (eg. spider mites)

#### Mphmike replied on 2024-08-01

I’ll have to take a closer look.  
I treat my plants when I water them, and I inspect almost every day. Maybe idk what I’m looking for

#### meptune ★ replied on 2024-08-01

you can easily find how to identify different houseplant pests by just googling it, I noted them down so I knew for the next time pests infested my plants

### Mphmike commented on 2024-08-01

After closer inspection, I found some crawlies. Got some advice from my local plant store and got to work

Wiped the leaves (front and back)

treated the plant with Castile soap, neem oil, rosemary, lavender  
(Did this outside)

Now we wait.

#### meptune ★ replied on 2024-08-01

let’s hope the pests go away!

### Mphmike commented on 2024-08-05

I’ve closly inspected every day and honestly I think it’s getting better?

A new leaf even just poked through.

I won’t settle my suspicions yet tho I’m still on the prowl.

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