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title: "Does this look like a sunlight burn?"
description: "Does this look like a sunlight burn?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lo"
published: "2025-12-03T03:21:55.585583Z"
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# Does this look like a sunlight burn?

_Posted by Lo on 2025-12-03_

Does this look like a sunlight burn?

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## 4 comments

### Lizard commented on 2025-12-03

Yeah it does

### Sunny commented on 2025-12-03

It’s hard to tell at this stage. Sunburn is initially ash gray or black. Then, it darkens and gets soft as the damaged tissues decay. Sunburn will damage several leaves in the direction of the sun angle. It typically doesn’t single out a leaf. It could be under watered a bit or a low humidity issue based on the second dry spot on the upper leaf and the yellowing tip on the second leaf. 🪴🍀

#### Lo replied on 2025-12-03

Thank you! I moved it to my bathroom for hopefully more humidity. Is it best to cut that leaf off now?

#### Sunny replied on 2025-12-03

It’s up to you if you want to cut it. It still helps with photosynthesis. But, it might be unsightly to you.

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