Tricked into buying a sick Philodendron plant? - PICS - help!
Hi - I am really new to plants and bought a Split Leaf Philodendron yesterday in nyc flower district. I saw brown on it but the woman kept reassuring me that it was because it didn't have enough natural light and it would be fine at home. I got it home and saw a clear fast moving bug on it, so I managed to wash it away with water and I sprinkled Diameticus Earth on the surface of the dirt. I also cut 2 of the biggest brown leaves away like 3/4 down the stem where it gets thicker.
I then started googling and realized that this plant may have a bacteria disease? Mites? Too much fertilizer? (It has a bunch of little balls of fertilizer food in the soil and the soil was super dry when I got it).
Some of the leaves are beautiful green and shiny smooth. Other leaves are stipled with brown, and others have a black middle part. The new rolled leaves have black spots (see pictures). I do not see any webbing really (although one leaf had white on the top surface but it seemed like dust which I wiped off). I have been searching forever but can't find any pictures of exactly what this plant has. I have a few other new plants, so I isolated this one into another room - but can anyone please advise if this is really just a sun issue, or something bigger? Much appreciated!
Full Plant:
New Leaf:
One of the bigger leaves close up:
The bigger leaf above another shot:
A smaller leaf:
Thank you!
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoOk thank you SO much. Im beginning to suspect I have plant hypochondria haha- I really appreciate the fast responses!
edit: the Black spread really fast today - but the other cut petioles doesn’t have this. Should I still try pulling on it?
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Ok just an update! My monstera is doing beautifully now thanks to the advice- it’s my best looking houseplant ☺️ Thanks!!!
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