Hi everyone, thanks for taking a look at my question. Here is my philodendron, I've had it for about a month, and got it from a reputable plant shop. It gets indirect light (no direct light from windows), I've been watering about once a week when I notice the soil is dry, and I don't over water, just enough to evenly moisten the soil. The problem is, it's getting these wet spots that are getting bigger and bigger. The soil is not soaked, and the pot has draining holes. I'm not sure how to attach pictures on here, or I would. Does anyone know what the problem is? Thank you all. Ryan
Did you check to see if their are any insects on the leaves anywhere? Like white fly ??????/
Now how to up load photos on here..
First you put your photos on Photobucket . After you do that....
There are 4 lines of words below each photo. Click on the last line , it turns blue, then copy..(Left mouse) Then come back here on this type of page and click on right mouse and paste.
ryan, set yourself up a photobucket or image shack account (instructions are in the new members/welcome wagon section) and then you can post a photo and let us help. i have no clue by your description.
Hi guys, thanks for your help. There are no bugs at all. I have a few pictures now. Also to mention, when I touch the soggy part of the leaf, it actually breaks and drips water. Thanks again.
Bacterial leaf spot perhaps? Look like water soaked irregular areas that grow in time? Warm temperatures and high humidity help the bacteria develop. I would cut the leaf, dispose of it in the trash and only water when the soil feels almost dry. Also, make sure the soil drains well and water does not collect at the bottom of the pot.
The information I have says that removal and destruction of infected tissue is most desirable but it does not clarify whether to cut off the whole leaf or the visibly affected parts of the leaf. My assumption is that the bateria is everywhere on the plant by now so, first cut a couple of inches past the visibly affected leaf areas and see what happens. If the unaffected areas show sign of disease in the future, cut all the leaves. At that point, you may also want to consider replacing the whole plant too.
ryan, you can cut that back pretty hard and if it is healthy at the roots, it will come back healthy. dispose of any of the leaves in the garbage. do not try to compost them.
also, please resize the pictures to 640x480 as that is the largest we allow on this site. photobucket will let you resize them without reloading them, and then the next time someone looks at them from here, they will be ok thanks for understanding!
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