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Fungal Leaf Spot on Spider Plant

Commonly affects: Chlorophytum comosum (Spider Plant)

Small, circular, dark spots appear on leaves, sometimes with a yellow halo, distinct from the tip-only browning of water quality issues.

Potential Causes

  1. 1Various fungal pathogens favoured by high humidity combined with poor air circulation
  2. 2Water splashing onto leaves during watering
  3. 3Overcrowded plants restricting airflow

Solution Steps

  1. 1Remove and destroy severely affected leaves
  2. 2Improve air circulation around the plant
  3. 3Water at the base, avoiding wetting the foliage where possible
  4. 4Apply a fungicide if the problem is spreading significantly

Prevention Tip

Fungal leaf spot appears as scattered circular spots, distinct from the tip-only browning caused by water quality — the pattern helps tell them apart.

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