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Check these first
- Check if you are getting water on the leaves when watering.
- Feel the soil to see if it is staying soggy for more than 10 days.
- Ensure the pot has proper drainage holes.
Likely causes
Water on Leaves
Most likelyHow to tell: Small, dark, or water soaked spots appear on the surface of the leaves.
What to do: Water only the soil directly and avoid splashing the foliage. If the leaves get wet, gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
Poor Air Circulation
PossibleHow to tell: Spots appear and the soil stays wet for too long after watering.
What to do: Ensure the plant is in a spot with gentle air movement. Do not crowd it too closely with other plants.
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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
A single spot is usually not a crisis. Worry if the spots are spreading, turning mushy, or have a yellow halo around them.
Stopping it coming back
Always water at the base of the plant. Keep the leaves dry and provide good airflow around the foliage.
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Questions people ask
- Should I cut off the spotted leaves?
- If the spots are spreading, it is best to remove those leaves to stop the issue from moving to healthy foliage. Use clean, sanitized shears.
- Is this a disease?
- It is often a fungal or bacterial infection triggered by wet leaves. Keeping the foliage dry is the best way to stop it.
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