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title: "I started noticing some of these black spots on the back and stems of…"
description: "I started noticing some of these black spots on the back and stems of my monstera’s leaves. Anyone have an idea what this is? I thought it could possibly be…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/6507273833717b2790d99770"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Maddie"
published: "2023-09-17T16:20:08.103Z"
language: "en"
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# I started noticing some of these black spots on the back and stems of…

_Posted by Maddie on 2023-09-17_

I started noticing some of these black spots on the back and stems of my monstera’s leaves. Anyone have an idea what this is? I thought it could possibly be scales, but not entirely sure.

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## 3 comments

### Sunny commented on 2023-09-18

Not sure but I don’t think it’s scales. I’ve only seen them perfectly round

### JCD commented on 2023-09-20

Did a quick google and found this which might help:

Black spots can be caused by low humidity

less than 40%) consider getting a humidifier. It's the only way to provide constant humidity to your plants. If you have medium humidity try these tricks to increase your humidity without a humidifier. To be honest, Monstera will happily live in 40% humidity.

#### Maddie replied on 2023-09-20

I’ve been debating getting a humidifier for a while now and this is my sign to get one. Thanks!

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