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Monstera black spots

harj672harj672 Posts: 6
in Problem solving
Hi, a couple of my leaves on my newly bought monstera have this light black freckles on them, is this an infection? Singular black spots have started appearing on a few other leaves too. I’m new to this so any help is appreciated

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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    I'm no houseplant expert, but spots can be caused by some sort of sucking bug on the underside of the leaves. Some bugs are very small, so have a careful look on the underside of the leaves with a magnifying glass if you have one.

    Billericay - Essex

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  • harj672harj672 Posts: 6
    edited June 2020
    Thanks for the reply, if i do have bugs how should I get rid of them ?
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    That depends on what the bugs are.
    Have a look and see if you can see anything.
    Aphids are one possibility (which you will be able to see). Spider mites are another possibility (which you will need magnification to see), or maybe something else.
    If it's not bugs, then we can try and think of what else it may be.

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • harj672harj672 Posts: 6
    I had a thorough look at the plant leaves and stem and I cant see any insects or bugs on them. So maybe it isn't bugs?
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Well that's good then.
    See if this article gives you any ideas ideas
    https://www.ohiotropics.com/2020/02/28/monstera-problems-questions-answers/
     


    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
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