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title: "I have had my elephant bush bonsai for a few years but recently saw…"
description: "I have had my elephant bush bonsai for a few years but recently saw black spots on some of the leaves. Does anyone know these are? They are literally perfect…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Maggie"
published: "2024-12-26T01:45:29.055919Z"
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# I have had my elephant bush bonsai for a few years but recently saw…

_Posted by Maggie on 2024-12-26_

I have had my elephant bush bonsai for a few years but recently saw black spots on some of the leaves. Does anyone know these are? They are literally perfect circles!

## 5 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-12-26

Black spots are often fungal or it could also be pests

#### Maggie replied on 2024-12-26

Will it hurt my plant?

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2024-12-26

If its either of those, yes. They'll usually kill the plant

### Sunny commented on 2024-12-26

Photos? Many things can cause black spots including pests, watering issues and fungal, as Wolfen stated.

#### Maggie replied on 2024-12-26

Sorry, we are on vacation for Christmas so I can't take pictures, but thank you guys for the help😁

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