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title: "A someone explain why a couple leaves on this new owls eye I brought…"
description: "A someone explain why a couple leaves on this new owls eye I brought home are bumpy ?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65b6de12104806284992c013"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Mallory S"
published: "2024-01-28T23:06:58.627Z"
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# A someone explain why a couple leaves on this new owls eye I brought…

_Posted by Mallory S on 2024-01-28_

A someone explain why a couple leaves on this new owls eye I brought home are bumpy ?

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## 4 comments

### Sunny commented on 2024-01-28

That’s edema. They are like water blisters on plants. The roots take in more water than the plant can use. So, the excess water creates bumps on the leaves. Give it less water, sufficient light, a well ventilated area where the plant can dry quicker.

#### PlantLady replied on 2024-01-29

When to water should be determined by the moisture level of the soil and not based on when it was last watered. PlantyAnn has a good trick for testing moisture level using a chopstick that I recommend you try. I’m sure you can find a recent post where she commented her trick.

#### Cline replied on 2024-01-29

Who is plantyann?? She’s everywhere! lol

#### Cline replied on 2024-01-29

Love this method! Just like a cake! 😆

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