What do the spots on the leaves of my plant mean?Updated 3 years ago

Watering Issues

The spots on a cheetah may look handsome but not on your prized plant! The type of spot fits the diagnosis rather quickly. Is the area blackish, dried and brown, or pale and lightened? Each means something different. The blackish spots mean it's getting overwatered. (Invest in a 3 in 1 plant meter...you'll be glad you did!) The dried and brown indicates not enough water or very thirsty! Please give it a drink! The pale spots suggest that the water you're using to mist with is drying and leaving hard watermarks.

Pests Leave Prints

Pest can be the culprit too. Grrrrr! Check under the leaves to see if any are present. If you find where they're hiding, wash them off and apply the insecticidal soap or Neem oil. Reapply as the directions indicate and watch closely. In the meantime, quarantine your plant to keep it from spreading to your other plant babies.