Should i be removing the infected leaves.
Black spots on rubber tree leaves.
I had a feeling it was a fungus infection.
Black spot leaf disease shows itself first with black spots appearing on the leaf then with rings of yellow as the spots grow until the leaf turns entirely yellow and then falls off.
This can happen when plants that are used to low light are moved to a brighter spot.
Also called tar spot the black spot disease doesn t harm the trees but damages its appearance making it unattractive but you can treat infected trees and prevent the spread of the disease to nearby trees.
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Strain the leaves out and combine the liquid with 1 tbsp.
It starts with tiny black spots on leaves no bigger than a pinhead.
Thanks for the answers.
Initially the spots are tiny water soaked dots that grow together into irregularly shaped brown lesions.
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Leaf spots produced by this disease look different than those caused by fungal diseases.
I have put it into a room with the brightest light.
None of the leaves are drooping but most are getting these black spots.
As a soil borne fungus it s present at all times even deep winter.
Rubber plants suffer from sunburn when they re suddenly exposed to too much light.
Treating black leaf spot fungus.
Predisposed to enjoy partial shade rubber tree plants grow to heights between 2 and 10 feet tall indoors.
If you notice brown spots on your rubber tree leaves knowing the cause will help you treat.
As the fungus develops those black spots on leaves are ringed with yellow.
The spots may turn brown as tissue dies and the leaves may fall off the plants.
Getting rid of black leaf spot must be a two pronged attack.
Soon the entire leaf turns yellow and falls.
Although homeowners strive to maintain optimum tree health sometimes they display black spots on their leaves.
Does any one know the cause of these black spots on my rubber plant.
The dark glossy leaves are large reaching 8 to 12 inches long so any leaf problems are very visible.
If left untreated black spot spreads rapidly and weakens plants severely.
Rubber trees have multiple trunks and thick fleshy leaves with a glossy dark green sheen.
Symptoms include the appearance of yellow or white spots and patches on the leaves.
Because its spores travel on the wind and plash from leaf to.