Why does my plant have these raised thing on her leaf? Is...
0ft to light, indirect
5β pot with drainage
Last watered 21 hours ago
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Based on your description, I'm fairly certain it's nothing more than a bit of old, dried up sap. Often times when we think something is wrong with our plants, we do *too much* in an effort to "save" it. But many times, our interference can cause problems that weren't there in the first place. When you find an abnormality or questionable spot on a single leaf of an otherwise healthy plant, don't take any action. Monitor your plant over the next few days. Keep an eye out for signs it might be spreading to other parts of the plant. But if it remains isolated to that single leaf, it's a one off and it's nothing to worry about. A single spot on a single leaf does NOT spell doom for the whole plant.
When you're just starting out with plants, it's easy to panic and become reactionary. It's all a learning process. I'd recommend looking up some common signs your plant is in distress. Things like bacterial leaf spot, pest damage, signs of overwatering, etc. Having a better idea of what to look for, and differentiating between signs that point to trouble vs something completely harmless, will make you a much more confident and proactive plant parent π₯°
When you're just starting out with plants, it's easy to panic and become reactionary. It's all a learning process. I'd recommend looking up some common signs your plant is in distress. Things like bacterial leaf spot, pest damage, signs of overwatering, etc. Having a better idea of what to look for, and differentiating between signs that point to trouble vs something completely harmless, will make you a much more confident and proactive plant parent π₯°
These raised bumps are likely to be fungal or bacterial infections! You should get the plant away, as this is contagious. Remove the infected leaves. You also want to make sure the roots and soil are okay. Do not ever mist this plant. Only water when the soil is dry ON TOP. You can use a gentle fan or a slight breeze to help. Make sure humidity is not too high. HOPE I HELPED!οΏΌοΏΌ
@ZippyComet66 @maci.in.bloom
I would NOT jump to the conclusion that this is bacterial or fungal without significantly more info and a clearer photo. A raised bump shaped like this isn't a sign of an infection, and the fact it's only affecting one leaf and the rest of the plant is healthy should certainly be taken into account. There are much more likely explanations, such as:
1. Scarring from physical damage
2. Old edema patch (from the plant taking in more water than it can transpire, which causes cell walls to burst)
3. A bit of dried sap (Hoyas produce a milky white sap when they're injured)
A few questions to help narrow it down further:
- Is the area hard or soft/squishy?
- Can you scrape it off with a fingernail, or is it embedded in the leaf tissue?
- Have you closely inspected the entire plant for similar looking areas on the leaves?
When it comes to plants, almost everything can potentially be several different things. It's especially important to ask more questions and get all pertinent info when trying to diagnose an issue for a plant that's not right in front of us π
I would NOT jump to the conclusion that this is bacterial or fungal without significantly more info and a clearer photo. A raised bump shaped like this isn't a sign of an infection, and the fact it's only affecting one leaf and the rest of the plant is healthy should certainly be taken into account. There are much more likely explanations, such as:
1. Scarring from physical damage
2. Old edema patch (from the plant taking in more water than it can transpire, which causes cell walls to burst)
3. A bit of dried sap (Hoyas produce a milky white sap when they're injured)
A few questions to help narrow it down further:
- Is the area hard or soft/squishy?
- Can you scrape it off with a fingernail, or is it embedded in the leaf tissue?
- Have you closely inspected the entire plant for similar looking areas on the leaves?
When it comes to plants, almost everything can potentially be several different things. It's especially important to ask more questions and get all pertinent info when trying to diagnose an issue for a plant that's not right in front of us π
@stephonicle thank you for your thoughtful response. The area is hard. I just tried scraping it with my nail and one of them actually came out (see updated picture- I circled the piece I scraped for reference). I donβt see any other leaves affected by the same. Is that good or bad π³? I did try earlier to rub it with 90% rubbing alcohol but that did nothingβ¦ any new thoughts? I really appreciate your guidance ππ»
@stephonicle is the fact that it came off reassuring or worse? Do u have any idea what it could be and what to do about it? Thank you for your help !!!
@ZippyComet66 You're welcome! If you have anymore questions about this or other plants, please don't hesitate to tag me and I'll do my best to help βΊοΈ
@stephonicle thank you. Iβm so new to plants, but excited to become the best plant parent for them. I really appreciate it !!!!