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title: "Ive had my yhai con under this grow light for quite some time now,…"
description: "Ive had my yhai con under this grow light for quite some time now, but noticing this black spot growing on one of the leaves. Is it too close & getting burnt?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/St7xB1dof2MOAaOPtgPcWn"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Callum"
published: "2026-02-27T07:16:03.496799Z"
language: "en"
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# Ive had my yhai con under this grow light for quite some time now,…

_Posted by Callum on 2026-02-27_

Ive had my yhai con under this grow light for quite some time now, but noticing this black spot growing on one of the leaves. Is it too close \& getting burnt?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/M4CnyPfBNOOMX_n-PYg7wKG2rUcTw8AeMln0gif4wU4/bd2PHOHKQDSmT4ghZv3Ejw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/M4CnyPfBNOOMX_n-PYg7wKG2rUcTw8AeMln0gif4wU4/EJr4ahcORpyzMz2npU4rsQ.webp?size=large)

## 8 comments

### Auxsman commented on 2026-02-27

That looks more like the start to root issues, most likely the soil is retaining too much water, it could be being overwatered or it could just need a bigger pot!

#### Callum replied on 2026-02-27

Oh really?? I was holding off repotting until spring - guess its time to upsize!

### Auxsman commented on 2026-02-27

How does the stalk of the plant \& the aerial roots look/feel?

They should be firm and nottt squishy!

#### Callum replied on 2026-02-27

I'll have to check when i get home, assess the roots as well. I've only been watering inline with this app, with well draining soil, however im sure its well overdue a repot

#### Callum replied on 2026-03-02

Think i just needed to repot 😂

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/M4CnyPfBNOOMX_n-PYg7wKG2rUcTw8AeMln0gif4wU4/a2aht_-kSxyC8QHBCrMXww.webp?size=large)

#### Auxsman replied on 2026-03-02

WOW. She was busting at the seams🤣👍🏼

### Callum commented on 2026-03-02

just a bit 😂 ive upsized the pot by 2cm, guess its just a case of monitoring now as the roots seemed fine?

#### Auxsman replied on 2026-03-03

Yeah I’d just keep an eye so it doesn’t spread but the repot should solve that problem for you!👍🏼

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