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title: "Why are my blushing philodendron leaves turning yellow/rusty colored?"
description: "Why are my blushing philodendron leaves turning yellow/rusty colored?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/fI5AMKZTIVlNUA6CdzQTGE"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Maryann"
published: "2025-07-06T01:50:11.830863Z"
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# Why are my blushing philodendron leaves turning yellow/rusty colored?

_Posted by Maryann on 2025-07-06_

Why are my blushing philodendron leaves turning yellow/rusty colored?

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## 3 comments

### Melody commented on 2025-07-06

It might have some sort of fungus caused by overwatering.

To help fix this I would maybe repot to a nursery pot and you could even put the nursery pot in your pot you currently have.

A bit more light could also help the problem.

### Hannah commented on 2025-07-10

Fungal infection. Spray w/ bonide fungicide, both sides of all leaves. Spray any other plants near this too.  
Check daily to make sure it’s not spreading. If it is still spreading, spray again

### Hannah commented on 2025-07-10

Also, misting the plant, overwatering, \& not chunky enough soil can all cause fungal infections

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