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title: "My mom peace lily has this white spots and brown leaves on them. I…"
description: "My mom peace lily has this white spots and brown leaves on them. I think it may be thrips also because her leaves are turning brown. Any advice?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Carafaye"
published: "2026-05-06T12:45:37.587119Z"
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# My mom peace lily has this white spots and brown leaves on them. I…

_Posted by Carafaye on 2026-05-06_

My mom peace lily has this white spots and brown leaves on them. I think it may be thrips also because her leaves are turning brown.  
Any advice?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/S5du1znRscoGk-_Yahu2J3myMbUziKuixycO2NeBCe8/wzldks3cROWVJ8saiHGQ5g.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/S5du1znRscoGk-_Yahu2J3myMbUziKuixycO2NeBCe8/HrUxk4EuTiKKacBo9dZ3OA.webp?size=large)

## 8 comments

### Bread commented on 2026-05-06

I think it’s just the pollen(?) dust from the flower!

#### Carafaye replied on 2026-05-06

What about the brown spots and browning of leaves?  
She waters from the bottom and feeds it.

### Bread commented on 2026-05-06

The tops of mine get brown but form have spots mid leaf so k am not sure about that.. I’m sorry! I water from the top whenever this app recommends and sometimes will mist it!

### 🪴 Botanical Bekka🌵 commented on 2026-05-06

Look like mealy bugs to me, or powdery mildew 🧐🫪

#### Waspinator replied on 2026-05-07

Yep. Mealies or dropped pollen; powdery mildew tends to be more of an even coating across the whole leaf

### Tandra commented on 2026-05-06

I agree with the first comment. Just looks like pollen dropping, mine has the same at the moment as it's in flower. The brown could be due to low humidity but worth checking over for any bugs.

#### Tandra replied on 2026-05-08

Just to show you mine for some reassurance. It's just pollen landed on leaves below.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/MKX3p9hNFasG7Fb7mcVZI3eNgRH_eNLJRPufxLGX5Us/CData7nJTLiGjAiRf2-dRA.webp?size=large)

### Dexter commented on 2026-05-07

I would cut those leaves. I also wipe the leaves with paper towel dip in soapy water every month. Don’t forget to rinse your wipes every few leaves you wipe. I do it with all my indoor plants.

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