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title: "When I got this plant it had soggy leaves. I stopped watering it for…"
description: "When I got this plant it had soggy leaves. I stopped watering it for about 2 weeks and today I watered it but idk why it’s still browning Its a white wizard…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2ZlSePDbSEqtOGZo85WedQ"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Amira"
published: "2024-10-27T06:38:16.152143Z"
language: "en"
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# When I got this plant it had soggy leaves. I stopped watering it for…

_Posted by Amira on 2024-10-27_

When I got this plant it had soggy leaves. I stopped watering it for about 2 weeks and today I watered it but idk why it’s still browning  
Its a white wizard philodendron

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## 5 comments

### xlamse commented on 2024-10-27

needs more humidity! is it close to a vent or draft?

#### Amira replied on 2024-10-27

No

#### xlamse replied on 2024-10-27

alright, try to get it somewhere more humid and water it when its dry to the touch, see how that goes for a few weeks

### Riley commented on 2024-10-28

Have you checked the roots? If the leaves were soggy, it definitely has root rot that needs to be treated immediately.

### SueB commented on 2024-10-28

I would check the roots too.

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