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title: "I got this white wizard a few weeks back and I have no idea why he…"
description: "I got this white wizard a few weeks back and I have no idea why he suddenly started getting these brown spots? I do not over water and when I do water the top…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Ava"
published: "2025-06-12T03:54:40.628367Z"
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# I got this white wizard a few weeks back and I have no idea why he…

_Posted by Ava on 2025-06-12_

I got this white wizard a few weeks back and I have no idea why he suddenly started getting these brown spots? I do not over water and when I do water the top inch of soil Is dry

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/kdwYoxfDsXbM7wJKI4f4bh_Ed4wKlWYpbjLYb_SxfWs/ARHxEjvjRiiutWQRTbPUJQ.webp?size=large)

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## 4 comments

### Tee Jay commented on 2025-06-12

My guess is thrips damage. I’d personally quarantine and give your plant a thorough inspection for pests. Treat accordingly from there

### Maronz commented on 2025-06-12

Check for pests. Undersides of leaves possibly

### Ava commented on 2025-06-12

Ok I’ll see if any of that makes a change

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2025-06-12

Could be pests or sunburn

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