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title: "Hi! It’s my first post here. The leaves on my billitiae looked a…"
description: "Hi! It’s my first post here. The leaves on my billitiae looked a littler bit scorched and dry, so I moved it to a little bit less sunny space. Unfortunately I…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/eedQUvn0i5exORSOvNdLLh"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Gabbe"
published: "2025-07-17T09:03:52.002991Z"
language: "en"
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# Hi! It’s my first post here. The leaves on my billitiae looked a…

_Posted by Gabbe on 2025-07-17_

Hi! It’s my first post here.

The leaves on my billitiae looked a littler bit scorched and dry, so I moved it to a little bit less sunny space. Unfortunately I think it got even more sun in its new spot, and these spots developed on two of the leaves. Every other leaf is fine though, so I’m wondering:

Is it a light issue?

My planta dr suggests either light or a watering issue, but wouldn’t more leaves be affected if it was a watering issue?

Thanks!

Gabriel

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## 2 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-07-17

It could be both a water issue and some scorching. The younger tender leaves are more susceptible. The edges and tips looks like a watering issue. I have a Billietiae philodendron that gets direct morning east light and bright shade the rest of her day. The light should be filtered in a west or south facing window. Filter with a sheer curtain or window film.

Let the soil dry out before watering. Don’t let it dry out too long to avoid the crispy edges and tips. 🪴🍀

#### Gabbe replied on 2025-07-18

Thank you so much!

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