Tiny black spots and leaf roll?
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Basil leaves have black tiny spots that look like insect feces
Comments (28)I've the exact problem. Can Confirm, as secretmail021 has identified, it is a very very very small insect. White-green color, approximately as wide as 1-2 human hairs, about 1.5 mm in length... you won't see them on the leaf, Instead, pick a leaf and shake/tap it over a well-lit preferably dark surface.... if they fall off, you can see them crawl. Happened with indoor potted plant that was otherwise healthy for the last month. No idea for the solution, but act fast, because it spread from a few just a few leaves to a few plants over the course of half a week. RIP basil....See MoreTiny black specks on Ivy leaves? (NOT leaf spot)
Comments (15)I think your ivy can be saved, but it will take a little work. It looks better than my ivy plants right now. They are pretty sensitive plants indoors, and I don't think they like a lot of temperature variation from day to day. After 3 years going strong, mine have started to suffer. We've had strange fluctuations in temperature--70 degrees one day, 20 degrees with low humidity the next--outdoor plants are blooming...it's very confusing for any plant, I'm sure. The shower recommendation, if the soil isn't too damp, is probably a good first move. I do this every time I water by gently spraying the leaves. It does take some time. Neem oil, I have not tried, only because I'm lazy. : )...See MoreTiny black spots on rose leaf midrib
Comments (1)I think it is just black spot. I think that's the only one that does cross the ribs in that way. I think the other fungal diseases only go to the rib and don't cross....See MoreTiny brown spots on ficus audrey leaves and sores (?) on leaf stem?
Comments (1)It sort of looks like you may have spider mites. They are tiny nearly invisible to eyes. A hand lens will be useful if you have one. Spider mites tend to thrive in warm, dry indoor conditions a lot and especially under mature leaves. The brown spots that you see on top of leaves could be a result of damage but it does not look that bad. I usually spray the leaves, especially the undersides, once in a while and that keeps them at bay. You can use a diluted rubbing alcohol spray (50-50 with water) or insecticidal soap spray for an instant knock out effect. But they will keep coming back as long as it is dry and little air circulation. So spray the leaves with plain water every now an then. Those little bumps on the stem are normal. They are dormant buds where new branch may develop. It is a tough ficus and should be OK. Like any ficus give it plenty of light and water only when the first few inches are dry. Better yet use a chopstick and dig it deep in the soil to get a feel for how dry/wet the soil is. That is Ficus benghalensis or banyan tree as it is called in India. For some reason it acquired the name 'Audrey' here in USA....See MoreUser
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