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title: "My erubosense will not unfurl its new leaves. They’re black and…"
description: "My erubosense will not unfurl its new leaves. They’re black and mushy. This is the third leaf I keep cutting off. Help !!! Plz."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/fdoZsFlxvH6518xq8aFH8w"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Peaches"
published: "2025-08-25T14:20:54.452015Z"
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# My erubosense will not unfurl its new leaves. They’re black and…

_Posted by Peaches on 2025-08-25_

My erubosense will not unfurl its new leaves. They’re black and mushy. This is the third leaf I keep cutting off. Help !!! Plz.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/pyVo1Fkylsuhv0hMHgEi4MBt-pcfpgHSrNs3gj8YR-c/xkIgC2hJTGqS9AB8WHYROQ.webp?size=large)

## 8 comments

### Karla’s Garden commented on 2025-08-25

It might need more humidity.

#### Peaches replied on 2025-08-25

I have it outside in the lanai , I live in Florida . 90 degrees now.

### Karla’s Garden commented on 2025-08-25

I will often “help” free mine. But they do get stuck if I don’t catch them

#### Donna S replied on 2025-08-25

Could it be overwatered? I had to tell the app several times that it was too soon to water. This one pushes out one healthy leaf after another.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/gLP0pAooEL9OTl9DU7mzOUhhnKhi2RiAAEcj-Osrm3Y/l9wsXsD9Tx2awiHyQJxSmQ.webp?size=large)

#### Peaches replied on 2025-08-26

Beautiful!!!!!

### Tracy Lee commented on 2025-08-26

She’s overwatered

#### Peaches replied on 2025-08-26

Yes your right after I pulled it apart down to the roots the entire soil was damp. No root rot tho. TY all for your advise .

#### Tracy Lee replied on 2025-08-26

You caught it early enough it looks like. Just wash the roots really good and remove any mushy or black roots. Repot her in fresh chunky soil. Mine likes to be almost dry before watering. You’ll be great!! God speed!! 💚💚

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