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Check these first
- Look for dark, irregular patches on the leaves.
- Check if the weather has been unusually humid.
- See if the leaves are crowded and lack airflow.
Likely causes
Clover Scorch
Most likelyHow to tell: You see dark, irregular spots on the leaves during humid or rainy weather.
What to do: Remove the infected leaves immediately to stop the spread. Increase air circulation around the plant by thinning out crowded patches.
Fungal Leaf Spot
PossibleHow to tell: Small brown or black circles appear on the foliage after periods of high humidity.
What to do: Avoid watering from overhead to keep the leaves dry. Apply a copper based fungicide if the infection continues 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
A few spots are manageable, but if the whole plant is covered, it will struggle to grow. Remove heavily damaged foliage to keep the rest of the plant healthy.
Stopping it coming back
Water at the base of the plant rather than over the leaves to keep them dry.
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Questions people ask
- Is clover scorch contagious?
- Yes, it spreads through spores in humid conditions. Keep infected plants away from healthy ones.
- Should I use a fungicide?
- Only if manual removal of infected leaves does not stop the spread. Good airflow is usually the best cure.
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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.