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What is this on my Fatsia Japonica?

K.DAYK.DAY Posts: 7
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I planted my new Fatsia Japonica about two weeks ago and have noticed the leaves have started to deteriorate. On closer inspection I can see the stems and especially the new growth is covered in reddish brown spots (fungus? eggs??). What is this?  Any advice is greatly appreciated :)





I also spotted these two on the leaf yesterday, are these thrips?


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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I think this is a query for @Fairygirl re the Fatsia and @wild edges re the flies. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    Not thrips. Maybe a picture-wing fly or similar group. Nothing harmful.
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    My fatsia looks like yours every year but I think that's the way it grows, nothing to worry about.
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    The reddish fuzz is called indumentum. It's meant to be there on the new leaves/stems and disappears as they mature. Not sure about the insects though.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Perfectly normal  :)
    The flies won't be a problem for it either. They aren't prone to much in the way of insect problems.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • K.DAYK.DAY Posts: 7
    thank you everyone  <3 It's my first ever garden and I appreciate all your help so much!  :)



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