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PUBLIC CASE · Barcelona, AprMODERATE · Philodendron · Overwatering
FZ-0404-R

Yellow patches on a philodendron

Philodendron hederaceumPhilodendron

OverwateringBarcelona, Apr16 days
Heartleaf philodendron with pale new leaves.
FIG. 01
Overwatering
Philodendron hederaceum
FIG. 01DIAGNOSTIC PHOTO
Confidence90%
Recovery16 days
SeverityMODERATE

DIAGNOSIS

Overwatering combined with dense substrate. Roots are oxygen-starved; early-stage rot is setting in.

PLAN FOR THE COMING DAYS

  1. 01

    Stop watering for 10 days

  2. 02

    Repot in a looser substrate with perlite

  3. 03

    Remove yellowed leaves during repotting

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