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title: "Oh dear. All of a sudden, my Lemon Lime Philodendron is failing me.…"
description: "Oh dear. All of a sudden, my Lemon Lime Philodendron is failing me. It was once full, but I’m losing leaves left and right. I lost a big leaf this morning and…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vMM3lSpIBUnDhhQWgAJ5MD"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Debra M"
published: "2026-09-24T17:09:33.247231Z"
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# Oh dear. All of a sudden, my Lemon Lime Philodendron is failing me.…

_Posted by Debra M on 2026-09-24_

Oh dear. All of a sudden, my Lemon Lime Philodendron is failing me. It was once full, but I’m losing leaves left and right. I lost a big leaf this morning and one of the stems is brown. What am I doing wrong?

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## 4 comments

### Aroidmama commented on 2026-09-25

Check your roots for starters.

#### Debra M replied on 2026-09-25

Why? What am I checking for?

### Aroidmama commented on 2026-09-25

Oh, sorry, for any signs of root rot starting . Look for any mushy or brown roots, and then soak roots in3/4 water and 1/4 hydrogen peroxide for 10 minutes. If there is signs of rot, I would put it in a clean pot and fresh soil after you soak them. Also, check with a magnifying glass for pests. These are two of the major causes that your plant would show signs of decline.

#### Debra M replied on 2026-09-25

Thanks so much!!!

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