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Posted 8h ago by @Lalaluluj

What’s wrong with my zz plant?

Hi all, I noticed these marks on my zz plant’s leaves today, as well as some fully dead branches/sprigs ( no clue what they’re called). I water her about once a month and she’s not exactly in direct sunlight; she’s next to a window so she gets some brightness but not directly. Can anyone help diagnose? Should I be watering her more often? Less often? Also not sure what is in the third pic (really hope it’s not an enemy to my plant) #ZzPlant #zzplanthelp
Planty
Planty
ZZ Plant
0ft to light, indirect
10” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 weeks ago
@Succulent_Soul
GreenThumb
3039 XP
3h ago
@Succulent_Soul
How much of the plant would you say is “infected” if it’s only the two leaves then I wouldn’t worry too much but still keep a close eye over the next few weeks. It’s hard to tell what’s in the third pic but to me it either looks like fungus or a small mushroom 🍄??? Hope this helps!
@Lalaluluj
Lucy
408 XP
3h ago
@Lalaluluj
@Succulent_Soul I’m only seeing it on those two leaves. Is the plant okay to water? Also I’m afraid to touch what’s in the third pic lol I’m really hoping it’s just like a dead leaf
@Malagueña
Plant Parent
3250 XP
2h ago
@Malagueña
Hi Lucy, judging by the photos. It looks like your plant may have a type of fungus, First I would get it out of the pot. Gently clean off the leaves and repot it in new soil and a new pot. Make sure it gets good drainage and is in a compatible soil with a neutral Ph. Next spray the plant with copper fungicide. The copper fungicide will not kill the fungus on the affected leaves however it will stop it from spreading. Also isolate your plant until it is past this. I hope this helps. Good luck 👍