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title: "Golden goddess philodendron. What is this? Appeared basically today…"
description: "Golden goddess philodendron. What is this? Appeared basically today as I checked yesterday. Almost transparent. Not sticky, just smooth. Otherwise super happy…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Jessybear"
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# Golden goddess philodendron. What is this? Appeared basically today…

_Posted by Jessybear on 2025-10-01_

Golden goddess philodendron. What is this? Appeared basically today as I checked yesterday. Almost transparent. Not sticky, just smooth. Otherwise super happy plant that just spit out a new leaf, and has another apparently on the way. Would like to fix asap to keep her happy.

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## 4 comments

### Jessybear commented on 2025-10-01

The sheath on the new leaf also turned soft and brown and kinda died off. Its soil moisture is good according to my meter and I have it under grow lights, with a fan nearby.

### Lynda commented on 2025-10-01

A dark spot with a yellow ring is frequently a form of black spot, a nasty fungus I have dealt with too many times to count!  
Many people will tell you to use a neem spray, but I have resorted to a copper fungicide, which is a bit stronger, and so far, it’s never damaged any of my plants. First, if it is black spot, remove any affected leaves. Then you need to spray once every 7 to 10 days, four times in a row, and then keep a really good watch to see if it appears on any other leaves later. I hope it’s not black spot, but just in case, quarantine your plant until you know what’s going on. Best of luck!

#### Jessybear replied on 2025-10-01

Thank you! I just looked up pictures of black spot and to what I see it doesn’t look very similar at all. It could just be early stage, but it isn’t even remotely black. On my plant it’s more transparent? Like if I hold something colored behind it you can kinda see through it. Should I cut the leaf anyways? I appreciate your response. No idea how it could’ve happened if it’s the black spot. ):

#### Lynda replied on 2025-10-01

You’re right, once black spot ages, it goes from a clear yellow white circle to a dark spot, which is the reason I could not ID it at first in my own plants. I eventually went to Planta, and actually asked for some in-depth research, and came back with some very good info. You might want to take a few pictures, and do the same thing I did, and see what they tell you. In the meantime, I would definitely cut that leaf off. One way or another, one less leaf isn’t going to harm your plant. I’m still fighting with black spot today, and what I am always looking for, is that whitish-yellow spot. If I can help in any way, just ask. Best of luck!

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