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title: "hey! does anyone know why my new prince of orange leaves are starting…"
description: "hey! does anyone know why my new prince of orange leaves are starting to look like this? it looks like it’s starting to show on each leaf slowly… (1st pic is…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "kyla g."
published: "2024-10-02T14:59:45.186415Z"
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# hey! does anyone know why my new prince of orange leaves are starting…

_Posted by kyla g. on 2024-10-02_

hey! does anyone know why my new prince of orange leaves are starting to look like this? it looks like it’s starting to show on each leaf slowly…

(1st pic is from the first day i got him, 2nd \& 3rd are from today)  
thank you for your help!

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Lwa6mvfEwbV9APMnEgSjIV3X-DO9kciB2iQqnLeNNsI/G2WZZvhsSsCnnZ8zJeoOVQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Lwa6mvfEwbV9APMnEgSjIV3X-DO9kciB2iQqnLeNNsI/_9167WPPQCWbEhWm0DHY-Q.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Lwa6mvfEwbV9APMnEgSjIV3X-DO9kciB2iQqnLeNNsI/LXYvNeZlRwiZf64Ql-es7g.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### Sunny commented on 2024-10-02

It’s likely travel stress if it came out of the shipping box like that. Being in total darkness and exposed to temperature changes can cause damage. Humidity levels in the box could be too high/low. It could take a few weeks to adjust to the new environment. Put it one place. Give it time. Water as needed. Do not repot right away. Repotting adds additional stress because roots are disturbed/damaged during repotting. Good luck! 🍀🪴

#### kyla g. replied on 2024-10-02

thank you! i’ll leave it alone for now but im nervous its gonna ruin the one orange leaf i have 😅

#### Sunny replied on 2024-10-02

It should continue to put out new orange growth once it’s settled in.

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