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title: "bit of discoloration on this fairly new monstera andansonii. no other…"
description: "bit of discoloration on this fairly new monstera andansonii. no other leaves have the same spot or show signs of it. Any clues as to what might be happening…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Z26ROT4sSbYaHLhGgs2zTd"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "nikki920"
published: "2025-03-16T16:14:37.411375Z"
language: "en"
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# bit of discoloration on this fairly new monstera andansonii. no other…

_Posted by nikki920 on 2025-03-16_

bit of discoloration on this fairly new monstera andansonii. no other leaves have the same spot or show signs of it. Any clues as to what might be happening here?

Thanks y’all! 🌱

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/NrPlDE6s58CuA9bZjZqMLjdzszxOP3wO62Dt9CeGVHQ/P8rr_58-QCGQX89hPZfL0g.webp?size=large)

## 7 comments

### plant.lady87 commented on 2025-03-16

It might be thrips or spider mites. I would treat for pests just to be safe!

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-03-16

It kinda looks like sport varigation. But I agree to double check for pests just in case

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-03-16

This is my Aurea varigated I recently purchased.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/LABcXOiTFudmBUCsau2S0dZnnxDdeMAvwSHhNs7sG2k/mhKYDIIFRUq8gAKUSQytwA.webp?size=large)

### KJM commented on 2025-03-16

It does not look worrisome to me unless you actually see pests on the back of the leaf or stems. Preventative treatment is usually a good option but if you don't see anything don't stress out about it.

#### nikki920 replied on 2025-03-17

What would you recommend I use?

### KJM commented on 2025-03-17

I think I would use All seasons oil. It covers a wide range of pesky creatures. Make sure you get the backs of the leaves and the leaf axles. If they are present that's where they would be hiding.

#### nikki920 replied on 2025-03-18

It now has a brown spot on the edge 😓

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