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title: "I forgot what this little drop in the morning means… does anyone know?"
description: "I forgot what this little drop in the morning means… does anyone know?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/xFtClBRPC9eCvyXGgLRAEd"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Pl@nt M@ma"
published: "2025-05-07T14:54:46.293343Z"
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# I forgot what this little drop in the morning means… does anyone know?

_Posted by Pl@nt M@ma on 2025-05-07_

I forgot what this little drop in the morning means… does anyone know?

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## 5 comments

### Cayla’s Happy Place commented on 2025-05-07

Mine does this, it’s just some excess water I think. It’s a good thing, called Guttation 😊

#### Pl@nt M@ma replied on 2025-05-07

That’s the word! I couldn’t remember. Thanks! 😊

### Tabi :) commented on 2025-05-07

Your plant is sweating :) hahaha

#### Pl@nt M@ma replied on 2025-05-07

😂

### Jay commented on 2025-05-07

Science lesson! This is a result of capillary action in plants. As water evaporates from the leaves, it pulls more up from the roots; that’s how they circulate moisture.

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