Why my fiddle leaf fig have this eaten brown spots? And s...
2ft to light, indirect
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 months ago
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Best Answer
If it’s a pest or fungus or anything else that you can’t see but know something wrong there are a couple different choices.
1. Watch closely and wait (by the way mealybug will leaves damage on the leaves but they are usually spotted on the stems of plants so you will need to look there.)
2. Treat preventatively if you suspect something here are good choices.
A) Insecticidal soap will treat most bugs and some fungal issues.
B). Neem oil will treat both as well
C) Diluted peroxide 1 part peroxide mixed with 8 parts water mist plant down and treat soil as well is case there are trespassers there as well.
This is also effective for both bugs and also fungus.
If it was my plant and I suspected damage from bugs or fungus I personally would treat it with the diluted peroxide it is cheap yet effective.
*just note if it is a garden pest you will need to treat the plant once a week for three weeks that will effectively treat a bugs whole life cycle.
1. Watch closely and wait (by the way mealybug will leaves damage on the leaves but they are usually spotted on the stems of plants so you will need to look there.)
2. Treat preventatively if you suspect something here are good choices.
A) Insecticidal soap will treat most bugs and some fungal issues.
B). Neem oil will treat both as well
C) Diluted peroxide 1 part peroxide mixed with 8 parts water mist plant down and treat soil as well is case there are trespassers there as well.
This is also effective for both bugs and also fungus.
If it was my plant and I suspected damage from bugs or fungus I personally would treat it with the diluted peroxide it is cheap yet effective.
*just note if it is a garden pest you will need to treat the plant once a week for three weeks that will effectively treat a bugs whole life cycle.
@SuperbRaspfern I would check for pests, also I would look up ur fiddle leaf to see if it’s susceptible to a particular pest. I know my plants & their frenemies & always am on the lookout for them. Good Luck! Meantime, dead-head any brown or dead leaves, etc so the dead, sick portions of the plant aren’t stealing nutrients from the healthy parts that need ur attention more and can actually benefit from ur care
@VerifiedChia74 and be sure to allow tap water (if that’s what u r using) to sit at least 15 min to allow for chlorine to dissipate. I use a Brita (no affiliation) so I can keep track of water used as well. BE SURE TO REPLACE FILTER WHEN LIGHT TURNS RED!! Thanks to my grandson and his formula days for the Brita!!! Just sayin’
