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title: "Is my philo not happy or is this normal?"
description: "Is my philo not happy or is this normal?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Erica"
published: "2024-08-29T16:06:34.307034Z"
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# Is my philo not happy or is this normal?

_Posted by Erica on 2024-08-29_

Is my philo not happy or is this normal?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/FCOkQmoBSN3H64gSwA8IsuiMKY5CFN0MjWkLI9qeq4M/ksCq0CogRoKoK-JHrnASLg.webp?size=large)

## 8 comments

### send\_nodes commented on 2024-08-29

Does it have matching spots on the other side of the leaf? If so, it might just be EFN.

#### Erica replied on 2024-08-30

Here’s from the other side

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/FCOkQmoBSN3H64gSwA8IsuiMKY5CFN0MjWkLI9qeq4M/u_P6189ASUSww14X-uTdwQ.webp?size=large)

#### send\_nodes replied on 2024-08-30

Yep I think it’s EFN (nectar). Wiping down the leaves or rinsing the plant in the sink/shower regularly can help prevent them from burning through the leaves

#### Erica replied on 2024-08-31

Thank you!!

### Sunny commented on 2024-08-29

It could be edema, excess water in the cells that burst. Don’t water using strict schedule. Verify the soil actually needs water.

#### Erica replied on 2024-08-30

Is this common?

#### Sunny replied on 2024-08-30

Yes. Edema is more common than most people realize.  
Transpiration is the standard process where moisture releases from the leaves in the form of water vapor. Sometimes the roots take in more water than the plant can use. So, the excess moisture swells the leaves, then, pop. Also, too high humidity or poor airflow around the plant can slow transpiration.  
\- Check the humidity is within the range that the plant needs  
\- Ensure there is good airflow around the plant  
\- Check the plant actually needs water. Don’t follow a water schedule

#### Erica replied on 2024-08-31

Thank you!

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