Kendra
Do you guys think these brown dots are pests? I donāt see any on the plant anywhere, but what could cause that? Thank you!
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DianaIād let the more experienced plant people on here weigh in. However, mine came with some like that from the store after being wet out in the sun so I think they were burns from the water droplets. I havenāt noticed them spreading or any on the new leaves that have come in since.
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Thank you, I wasnāt worried but the redder leaf is brand new and unfurled with that but it could be residual from the store as Iāve only had it a month
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John G AmeroI do not know what causes what you are seeing. My sixth sense though says , for the one on the right, the philodendron, I wouldnāt worry about it. Today was picture day at my place, for the same type of plant. I got the plant at the end of 2025. I have not reported it yet, so itās still in the same pot that it came in when I bought it at Home Depot. Your leaves look absolutely fine just as mine do.
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PhilIf it rubs off, itās probably fungal. If not then probably EFNās, which is natural. Look up EFN to get exact name.
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Based on a google search you win! Thats what they look like. Thank you!
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KarzdanGood chance it's thrips. They will damage a leaf before it unfureles. I've seen this with my pothos early on and as time progressed, I could see them. I've started to use a systemic pest control that plants absorb. It's supposed to prevent an infestation by making the sap unpalatable. Wish me luck š¤š»
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Good luck! I was thinking of treating just in case also
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I sure hope it works. I'm adding it to my water jugs before i start my daily ritual. Every plant will be getting treated. If I see improvements, this will be the norm for now on.
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what product did you get that youāre adding to your water? Sounds like a good biweekly preventative measure too!
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Tee JayLooks like extra floral nectaries. Very normal for philos!
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Thank you!
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SondraTo echo what others have said, thereās a good chance itās EFNs but it could also be rust fungus. I just got an orange marmalade philodendron a few days ago and it has spots just like these, I honestly canāt tell if itās EFNs or not since Iām new to philodendrons but I have it quarantined and Iām treating for rust fungus just in case!
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Thanks for the input! Iām also treating just in case
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āØRoRoāØKendra, are under the leaves sticky?
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No, theyāre not
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Oh, then I donāt think itās EFNs - the plant releases a sap/nectar to attract good pests and the older leaves will often secrete the sap when they are happy (getting good light and water). For my ring of fire (hydroponic), I check every so often and use a leaf spray, warm water, and a microfiber cloth to wipe off the sap (which is pure sugar) so It āburnsā which caused the spots on my leaves which look similar to yours as well. I typed all of that hoping we had the same āissueā! Fingers-crossed itās not an infection or pests.
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