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title: "Does anyone know what might cause these spots on my Thai…"
description: "Does anyone know what might cause these spots on my Thai Constellation?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Sim G."
published: "2025-07-11T15:59:54.375951Z"
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# Does anyone know what might cause these spots on my Thai…

_Posted by Sim G. on 2025-07-11_

Does anyone know what might cause these spots on my Thai Constellation?

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## 11 comments

### Grass commented on 2025-07-11

I’m not sure about this one but I’ve heard that plants with lots of pale white spots are prone to browning due to lack of chloroplasts? I’m not sure how to prevent it haha

### KallianHawke commented on 2025-07-11

Because it’s on the lighter parts of the leaf, my first guess would be sunburn/too much light?

#### Sim G. replied on 2025-07-11

Ahhh that makes sense

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2025-07-11

Mine had these when it was at Walmart and I think they were overwatering or sunburn marks !

### Maddie commented on 2025-07-11

I also find some of my tropical plants get the “burnt” look when they don’t receive enough humidity!

### Fig Newton commented on 2025-07-11

I've had this exact problem on just the white parts. I learned that Silica can help with this.

#### Sim G. replied on 2025-07-12

The packets? How?

#### Fig Newton replied on 2025-07-12

Not the packets, look up liquid silica for plants. TPS nutrients has one.

#### sarita replied on 2025-07-13

yep! this is natural behavior for white parts of the leaves over time. i use TPS silica gold on my thai (and all my other plants lol), highly recommend!

#### Sim G. replied on 2025-08-12

Thank you!

#### Sim G. replied on 2025-08-12

Thank you!

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