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title: "any reason why my elephant ear has splotches like this? all the other…"
description: "any reason why my elephant ear has splotches like this? all the other leaves look perfect"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "alizzwlker"
published: "2024-04-26T23:52:11.752623Z"
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# any reason why my elephant ear has splotches like this? all the other…

_Posted by alizzwlker on 2024-04-26_

any reason why my elephant ear has splotches like this? all the other leaves look perfect

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## 4 comments

### HotelRomeo commented on 2024-04-27

Check the underside for pests.

### Sunny commented on 2024-04-27

Definitely check for pests like spider mites and thrips.

Leaves that turn translucent before degrading could have excess water in the cells (edema) that burst like a blister.

This could be an older leaf naturally dying off when newer leaves emerge.

#### alizzwlker replied on 2024-04-28

this might be a stupid question but how do you check for pests? like do i just check the bottom of pot or actually take the plant out and look

#### Sunny replied on 2024-04-28

Just do an inspection by carefully looking all over the plant including under the leaves. Use a magnifying glass if you have one. Look for fine spider webs indicating spider mites. Check the soil. No need to disturb the roots.

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