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title: "New plant mom wondering what it means when these philodendrons get…"
description: "New plant mom wondering what it means when these philodendrons get yellow leaves? I tried spraying copper fungicide, but not sure if that’s the problem:( has…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Alyssa"
published: "2023-09-29T17:39:43.369Z"
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# New plant mom wondering what it means when these philodendrons get…

_Posted by Alyssa on 2023-09-29_

New plant mom wondering what it means when these philodendrons get yellow leaves? I tried spraying copper fungicide, but not sure if that’s the problem:( has anyone else every experienced this?

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## 3 comments

### Evil Plant Dad commented on 2023-09-29

Usually a sign that you’re watering too frequently, make sure the soil has dried out a little more than you have recently and see if that turns it around. If the roots don’t dry enough they’ll rot and die. It’s better to underwater than to overwater.

Btw, just cut off the yellows.. it’s never going to repair and is going to take energy from growing new leaves too

#### Alyssa replied on 2023-09-29

Ok thx so much

### Audrey commented on 2023-09-30

It also could be killing off the old smaller leaves to make new big ones!

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