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title: "Need help with my joepii.. what are these sticky little drops?(not…"
description: "Need help with my joepii.. what are these sticky little drops?(not alive)"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/YzNuZ4_USGewfyV3fH3iUw"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Madderdebs"
published: "2024-05-07T19:09:49.931567Z"
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# Need help with my joepii.. what are these sticky little drops?(not…

_Posted by Madderdebs on 2024-05-07_

Need help with my joepii.. what are these sticky little drops?(not alive)

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## 8 comments

### Des commented on 2024-05-07

Sap, or water coming out of the plant, it's normal

#### Geogaddi replied on 2024-05-07

^^ agree  
My philodendron does the same and has a peppery aroma to the sap

### K commented on 2024-05-07

Are they new? And just on the undersides of the leaves, not the top?

#### K replied on 2024-05-07

Most likely extrafloral nectaries. Totally benign but might cause some orange spots on the leaves depending on lighting and whether you wipe them off regularly

### Madderdebs commented on 2024-05-07

Thank you all!! I’ve been battling spider mites and thrips and thought this might be the next battle..

#### Amy replied on 2024-05-07

😡 I feel your pain!

#### K replied on 2024-05-07

I believe one purpose for them in the wild is that they help attract beneficial bugs, including ants. It’s probably not enough to attract them with just one plant but keep an eye out

### Lucia commented on 2024-05-07

Potentially aphids?

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