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title: "These leaves are new and seem to be discolored/almost see through.…"
description: "These leaves are new and seem to be discolored/almost see through. Any idea what may have caused this? This plant has not been repotted since I bought it…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/Q2r0znEgjeby7c7xpz1fHa"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Nicole"
published: "2025-07-29T03:57:26.923119Z"
language: "en"
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# These leaves are new and seem to be discolored/almost see through.…

_Posted by Nicole on 2025-07-29_

These leaves are new and seem to be discolored/almost see through. Any idea what may have caused this?

This plant has not been repotted since I bought it almost a month ago. It lives under a grow light for 12-14 hours a day and I water about once a week.

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/55Lun3BgiMrqCoyxvaQ77oohsUpwiz_XmoA_OqMkrkA/RKsGoT3wTF6pgQaLf5aPAg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/55Lun3BgiMrqCoyxvaQ77oohsUpwiz_XmoA_OqMkrkA/3MEpqqU9SpqDrncHVZlmvw.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### Paulina | Semi-Hydro commented on 2025-07-29

Following cos mine is doing the same

### LadyTenorJD commented on 2025-07-29

The leaves will get darker as they grow. Mine come out like that when they are new. Is your plant giving any other issues?

#### Nicole replied on 2025-07-29

No other issues, just those discolored spots on the two leaves!

#### LadyTenorJD replied on 2025-07-29

Not sure why they are discolored. I’d pay attention and see if the plant fixes any other issues. Mine comes out green and almost transparent when the leaves are new, but they do darken over time. How close is it to a light source?

#### Nicole replied on 2025-07-29

It’s about 6 ft from an east facing window and under a grow light 12-14 hours a day. That way we can close the curtains when it’s hot

### Amy commented on 2025-07-29

Mine got a burn that looked like this after being too close to the grow light. 🤷‍♀️

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