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title: "Hi guys. I have this monstera with me for almost about 2yrs now. This…"
description: "Hi guys. I have this monstera with me for almost about 2yrs now. This sits about 5ft away from east facing window and gets enough morning light. I was away for…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/6521557387192a69d2a295fb"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Mon"
published: "2023-10-07T12:56:19.256Z"
language: "en"
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# Hi guys. I have this monstera with me for almost about 2yrs now. This…

_Posted by Mon on 2023-10-07_

Hi guys. I have this monstera with me for almost about 2yrs now. This sits about 5ft away from east facing window and gets enough morning light. I was away for 2days and when i came back, i saw this. It’s the newest leaf on this plant and has this huge dark spots evenly on one side only. I have no idea what this could be or how this leaf ended up like having such big patches. Guys, I would really appreciate your help on this.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/pqgoHD5_UEhzL-pEjX8WGygwdUpA_LcMsK8LLDE83lU/5535bb5a639143cab24269d0cd1e1156.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### Kakes! commented on 2023-10-07

I JUST HAD THIS HAPPEN TO MINE!!!! I had recently put up a clear shelf on my window and I realized that it was acting like a magnifying glass and burned the leaves in a couple areas, just like yours. It looks like you might have something that is focusing the light right there. What’s on or near the window? any glass or mirrors, etc?

### Sunny commented on 2023-10-07

I suspect sunburn from a sliver of light. New leaves are more sensitive to UV rays assuming the plant was in direct sunlight.

#### Mon replied on 2023-10-07

It gets sunlight through the window, and direct light only when the window is kept open. But i agree with yours explanation of sunburn so i am on the look out. Thank you again..it’s a relief knowing even the could be cause.

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