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Check these first
- Look for fuzzy gray mold on the flowers.
- Check if the leaves are staying wet for too long.
- Ensure there is enough space between plants for airflow.
Likely causes
Botrytis Blight
Most likelyHow to tell: Gray, fuzzy mold appears on flowers and leaves, often followed by brown spots.
What to do: Remove all infected parts immediately. Improve air circulation around the plant and avoid getting water on the foliage.
Leaf Spot Fungi
PossibleHow to tell: Dark brown or black spots appear on the leaves, sometimes with a yellow halo.
What to do: Water at the base of the plant to keep leaves dry. Apply a copper based fungicide if the spots continue to spread.
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The list above covers the usual causes. Pocket Botanist looks at a photo of your actual plant and tells you the likely cause, how serious it is, and what to try first. Identification and a health check are free.
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When to worry
If spots are spreading rapidly across the entire plant, it is a serious fungal infection. Minor spotting on old leaves is usually not a major concern.
Stopping it coming back
Water only the soil, not the leaves, and ensure your fuchsia has plenty of space for air to move around it.
Fuchsia: spots? Check yours with a photo
Every plant is a little different. Take a photo of your fuchsia and Pocket Botanist tells you which cause is most likely, how serious it is, and what to try first. A few checks a day are free. Save the plant and you get care reminders timed for it.
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Questions people ask
- Is botrytis common?
- It is common in cool, damp, and poorly ventilated conditions. Keeping the plant dry and airy prevents it.
- Should I cut off spotted leaves?
- Yes, removing infected leaves helps stop the spread of fungi to healthy parts of the plant.
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This article was generated with AI on from the plant’s care profile and is general information, not horticultural advice. Read about how we build these guides.