What’s up with Fernie?
I moved a few months ago and still trying to figure out the best spots for my plants in our new place.
My baby rubber plant has been looking increasingly sad. Does this look like under watering? A pest? Something else?
I’d love to be able to make him happy again. #Peperomia
My baby rubber plant has been looking increasingly sad. Does this look like under watering? A pest? Something else?
I’d love to be able to make him happy again. #Peperomia
1ft to light, direct
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 months ago
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Best Answer
Well, I took a closer look at the third picture, and I agree with you. The third picture could be an indication of a scale insect infestation. Scale insects are typically found in clusters on the undersides of leaves and on stems. They are protected by a waxy or hard shell, which makes them difficult to kill with many insecticides. Look very closely and compare to some other pictures. Troubleshooting takes a bit of trial and error. I hope this points you in the right direction.
Your peperomia appears to have a fungal infection. The dark spots on the leaf are a common symptom of fungal diseases like anthracnose.
Overwatering: Keeping the plant's soil too wet can create a favorable environment for fungi to grow.
Poor air circulation: Fungi thrive in humid, stagnant air.
High humidity: Excessive moisture on the leaves can encourage fungal spores to develop.
To address this issue, you can try the following:
Remove and discard any infected leaves to prevent the spread of the fungus.
Ensure the plant is in a well-draining pot and that you are not overwatering it.
Improve air circulation around the plant.
Consider using a fungicide if the infection is severe.
Overwatering: Keeping the plant's soil too wet can create a favorable environment for fungi to grow.
Poor air circulation: Fungi thrive in humid, stagnant air.
High humidity: Excessive moisture on the leaves can encourage fungal spores to develop.
To address this issue, you can try the following:
Remove and discard any infected leaves to prevent the spread of the fungus.
Ensure the plant is in a well-draining pot and that you are not overwatering it.
Improve air circulation around the plant.
Consider using a fungicide if the infection is severe.
@phytologyfan hmmm, I’d be kinda surprised if it’s a fungal infection simply because I live in Ontario where it’s rarely humid and I really don’t think I overwater this guy (the soil is very dry when I water and the pot is noticeably light). It’s also in a pot with drainage.
@phytologyfan I think you are correct. I did some investigating and it definitely looks like scale ☹️. I think it’s pretty advanced too so unfortunately I’m opting to get rid of my plant.