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Posted 2Y ago by @FairFalsedaisy

I have black spots on my leaves, anyone have an idea what...

#ScindapsusMoonlight
Fernie Saunders
Fernie Saunders
Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight'
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 years ago
@Br0k3nEy33z
Charlie Someone
1010 XP
2Y ago
@Br0k3nEy33z
Can you show a photo of the spots?
@FairFalsedaisy
Michele
310 XP
2Y ago
@FairFalsedaisy
@Br0k3nEy33z sorry I’m still trying to figure out how to work the app! 🥴
@FairFalsedaisy
Michele
310 XP
2Y ago
@FairFalsedaisy
I cut a couple leaves off earlier. I got it in the mail last week and it was perfect! I haven’t messed with it, other than give it water the other day, I bottom watered it.
@GentleQuince
Aleksandra
2713 XP
2Y ago
@GentleQuince
@FairFalsedaisy did you let it dry out almost completely before watering? They are sensitive to overwatering, and I find that the frequency Greg suggests is waaaay too often. Let the soil dry in-between, otherwise you risk root rot. When it needs water, the leaves will curl inwards.

Obviously there can be another cause for this, such as pests - check the underside of the leaves to see if there are any