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.

Posted: Sunday 3rd of March 2013 06:54 PM

Re: Black spots on leaves
Nicola
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
Replied: Monday 4th of March 2013 09:12 AM
Re: Black spots on leaves
Shoot User
Hi! Here are some pics of the black spots or is it blight?
Replied: Monday 4th of March 2013 06:48 PM
Re: Black spots on leaves
Shoot User
Having been a grower at a nursery for years this sure looks like botrytis to me.
Replied: Monday 4th of March 2013 08:46 PM

Re: Re: Black spots on leaves
Shoot User
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?
Replied: Tuesday 5th of March 2013 09:40 AM

Re: Re: Re: Black spots on leaves
Shoot User
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.
Replied: Tuesday 5th of March 2013 04:22 PM