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title: "I got this monkey mask about a month and a half ago. The leaves are…"
description: "I got this monkey mask about a month and a half ago. The leaves are drooping to the side and she has these massive yellow spots on her leaves. AI says it may…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "The Amazing Gibetto"
published: "2026-10-10T21:25:01.395391Z"
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# I got this monkey mask about a month and a half ago. The leaves are…

_Posted by The Amazing Gibetto on 2026-10-10_

I got this monkey mask about a month and a half ago. The leaves are drooping to the side and she has these massive yellow spots on her leaves. AI says it may be thrips, but I don’t see ANY foreign materials on the leaves at all. I sprayed her down with alcohol and dish soap just in case, but I don’t know if it’s done the trick. Has anyone seen this before?

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## 3 comments

### emily rose commented on 2026-10-10

have you repotted it since getting it? too dense soil could be staying wet for too long and stressing the roots, causing the yellow

or if the spots are crispy, maybe the soil is hydrophobic and it’s not getting enough water

### Dracula Spectacula commented on 2026-10-11

That looks fungal :( I would look into safe fungicides you can find locally. Make sure to look it up before buying. Fungal issues are often caused by long term moisture issues

#### Deplorable replied on 2026-10-13

I agree, fungal.

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