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Posted 10M ago by @GoPlantGo

I'm I about to lose it? What's that substance behind the ...

It has little round drops of sap, sticky, that look like water drops. Only the big mature leaves have it.
He has grown so much and it will be devastating if anything is wrong with him. Need all the help I can get.
J Cash
J Cash
Philodendron 'Ring of Fire'
10ft to light, indirect
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 10 months ago
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@FamedGymealily
Kristopher
7857 XP
10M ago
@FamedGymealily
If you don’t see any pests, those drops are most likely just sap. It’s a natural way the plant shows it’s well-watered and happy with the humidity. If you’re worried about stickiness or pests, you can gently wipe the drops away with a soft, damp cloth.
@DreamMachine
Nadia
21866 XP
10M ago
@DreamMachine
Oh my goodness, I literally just learned about about “nectaries” when I posted quite recently about some spots on my pothos. @TheConservator told me that plants can produce this sap to attract beneficial insects for pollination. Tagging them to be sure!
@GoPlantGo
Jose
4889 XP
10M ago
@GoPlantGo
@FamedGymealily thank you very much, I feel so much better now. Especially, cause I don't see any pests anywhere. I also feel relieved that I am not at fault.
@GoPlantGo
Jose
4889 XP
10M ago
@GoPlantGo
@DreamMachine thank you for the info. So much appreciated. I could sleep better now.