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title: "anyone know what these markings might be? they can’t be wiped off.…"
description: "anyone know what these markings might be? they can’t be wiped off. can’t tell if it’s cosmetic damage or pest related. I thought it might be pest poop?? or…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2S9w1x2bQyC9zlWLueU8fQ"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "fireside"
published: "2024-07-02T17:45:32.116228Z"
language: "en"
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# anyone know what these markings might be? they can’t be wiped off.…

_Posted by fireside on 2024-07-02_

anyone know what these markings might be? they can’t be wiped off. can’t tell if it’s cosmetic damage or pest related. I thought it might be pest poop?? or maybe sunburn? (I moved the grow light closer in the pic for better viewing but it’s normally 6in away) the two leaves that are affected don’t touch whatsoever. it gets a regular watering once the soil is mostly dry. none of the other leaves have brown spots/tips, just these two and a couple older ones from cosmetic damage.

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/rug_CP-OnWf_u-K3Q63vc5tzMVbuXQWb-mCV97LG8yA/A4fKsf9sSc6aYz4A1sBXkQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/rug_CP-OnWf_u-K3Q63vc5tzMVbuXQWb-mCV97LG8yA/ERvmYJC-QJOOzjtymMll-Q.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/rug_CP-OnWf_u-K3Q63vc5tzMVbuXQWb-mCV97LG8yA/FbYRTJo7RIi3Ma9AliuZrw.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### anna:) commented on 2024-07-02

that looks like some sunburnt leaves. do you keep it in direct sunlight? mine is in my window and i’ve noticed some sun spots especially during the summer season

#### fireside replied on 2024-07-02

yeah i’ve just moved it closer to my window! looks like i’ll be moving it back though

### Sunny commented on 2024-07-02

It could also be watering issues if you still get spots after moving it out of the window.

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