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Heartleaf Philodendron with Leaf Spot? Rare but Treatable
Philodendron hederaceum
Susceptibility: Low Severity: Medium Difficulty: Easy
Leaf spot is a common fungal disease caused by various pathogens including Alternaria, Ascochyta, Colletotrichum, Septoria, and Venturia. It primarily affects leaves, causing discolored spots that can lead to premature leaf drop if left untreated.
🔍 Symptoms
- • Circular brown, gray, black, or yellow spots on leaves
- • Spots with concentric rings or dark margins
- • Yellow halo surrounding spots
- • Spots may be sunken or punch through the leaf creating holes
- • Heavily infected leaves may brown completely and drop prematurely
- • Angular or rounded spots with smooth or fringed edges
❓ Possible Causes
- → Fungal pathogens (Alternaria, Septoria, Colletotrichum, Venturia)