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title: "I’ve got some light colored spots on my philodendron leaves in my…"
description: "I’ve got some light colored spots on my philodendron leaves in my greenhouse. Could these be burn spots from water droplets in the sun?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64bbd9b7670df62fa4a48042"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Leafmealone"
published: "2023-07-22T13:29:27.885Z"
language: "en"
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# I’ve got some light colored spots on my philodendron leaves in my…

_Posted by Leafmealone on 2023-07-22_

I’ve got some light colored spots on my philodendron leaves in my greenhouse. Could these be burn spots from water droplets in the sun?

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## 4 comments

### Danika commented on 2023-07-22

Pretty sure the water droplet in the sun thing is a myth.  
Check fir spider mites.  
Also look up what edema is and see if that fits.

#### PlantCryptid replied on 2023-07-22

It actually depends on the type of leaf! Smooth leaves won’t get burned from droplets but leaves with small hairs or anything that holds the water droplet a tiny bit off the leaf will cause scorch marks. Fun little fact to know 😁

#### Leafmealone replied on 2023-07-22

Ugh. Thanks

### Tee Jay commented on 2023-07-22

Could be extra floral nectaries. A lot of philos have them

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