What's wrong with my Congo plant?
I noticed the leaves on my Congo plant have droplets of water on them and the number of yellow spots are increasing. Initially only a few leaves had the spots, now they all do, even the fresh leaves. Anyone know what’s happening to my Congo plant? She was growing and seemed to have loved her location in the sun, until now 😩.
3ft to light, direct
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 years ago
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Yellow spots usually indicate a bacterial or fungal infection. I would treat it with anti fungal, and hope it’s that. If it continues sadly it’s bacterial, the only thing is to chop all affected leaves and use a copper based treatment. I really hope it’s neither of these but I am adding a link to a similar situation I read about and added a photo of bacterial 😭 https://www.reddit.com/r/houseplants/comments/fheamx/spots_on_philodendron_leaves/
You know, I've had two larger philodendrons with yellow spots- a Red Congo and an imperial red. I had spots on the lower, younger leaves. Now, I've lost the lower, younger leaves and the older leaves are fine.
It looks like most of your younger leaves have the spots. They could be from a bacterial issue, or too much sun, or not enough humidity.
How long have you had the plant?
It looks like most of your younger leaves have the spots. They could be from a bacterial issue, or too much sun, or not enough humidity.
How long have you had the plant?
@sarahsalith I have had the plant for about 3 months. I noticed the spots earlier and asked in the group. At the time, most didn’t think it was an issue.
@BloomsbyVel my older plants have grown out of the spots. I'm not at home at the moment, but I can take come pictures when I get back (if I can find your post). 😁