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title: "Is my monstera burning from too much sunlight or something else? What…"
description: "Is my monstera burning from too much sunlight or something else? What are these black spots on the two oldest leaves? The other leaves are great (last photo)!…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Jena"
published: "2025-08-21T14:25:44.628319Z"
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# Is my monstera burning from too much sunlight or something else? What…

_Posted by Jena on 2025-08-21_

Is my monstera burning from too much sunlight or something else? What are these black spots on the two oldest leaves? The other leaves are great (last photo)! It appears pretty healthy otherwise…

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## 5 comments

### Holly commented on 2025-08-21

I hate to say it, but to me that looks more like a fungus than a sunburn… 😢

### Sunny commented on 2025-08-21

It looks fungal. Check for root rot. Remove the rotting roots, if any, and disinfect with hydrogen peroxide.

Treat with a commercial fungicide. Let the soil dry out more since fungus thrive on continuously wet soil. 🪴🍀

### Jena commented on 2025-08-21

Thanks everyone! Do you think it’s okay to cut off the spotted leaves and let it dry out fully before watering again?

#### Holly replied on 2025-08-23

The issue with fungal infections is that they live in the soil - it’s unlikely that cutting off the spotted leaves will fix the problem! :(

#### Jena replied on 2025-08-28

Noted, thank you for your help! I brought the monstera home and I plan to do a diluted hydrogen peroxide pour/dip and repot :)

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