Ficus lyrata
Re: Re: Re: Black spots on leaves
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Unfortunately it is a fast spreading and very destructive fungal disease. I would get it out of the area ASAP. It can spread through droplets so it makes watering a real challenge. Botrytis thrives in humidity, hence the reason it is a grower's nightmare. You can treat it w/poisons but I found few very effective. If you decide to 'wait and see' remove any other plant material w/in shouting distance. It's just not worth the risk to your other plants. Hope this helps.
Posted: Tuesday 5th of March 2013 04:22 PM
Re: Re: Black spots on leaves
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Thanks Susan, Is there any chance I can save this plant? It appears Botrytis is a killer, 2 leaves have already dropped off. Should we just destroy the plant, it's affecting quite a number of the leaves and if I remove them I think the plant will look odd or even ugly. What's your recommendation?
Posted: Tuesday 5th of March 2013 09:40 AM
Re: Black spots on leaves
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Having been a grower at a nursery for years this sure looks like botrytis to me.
Posted: Monday 4th of March 2013 08:46 PM
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Hi! Here are some pics of the black spots or is it blight?
Posted: Monday 4th of March 2013 06:48 PM
Re: Black spots on leaves
Nicola
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Hi Dennis, can you add some photos? Pls reply to me or yourself to keep in the same thread. You can add up to 3. Cheers Nicola
Posted: Monday 4th of March 2013 09:12 AM
Black spots on leaves
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please can you tell me why my ficus lyrata has developed black spots or patches on the leaves. It's kept indoors and recently fertilised.
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