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title: "Are these dark spots on my monstera something to worry about? They’re…"
description: "Are these dark spots on my monstera something to worry about? They’re on the petiole of a newer leaf, worried it may be fungal but wasn’t sure if it was just…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/63fec17201af839c2ec8c001?language=nl"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "isaiah"
published: "2023-03-01T03:07:30.871Z"
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# Are these dark spots on my monstera something to worry about? They’re…

_Geplaatst door isaiah op 2023-03-01_

Are these dark spots on my monstera something to worry about? They’re on the petiole of a newer leaf, worried it may be fungal but wasn’t sure if it was just physical damage, wanted to make sure. (Also pls ignore the dust on this guy 😅)

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OwBICMuc-SNpqE1C5o7l9l1RFQsEr_74nMa3jsPQNZU/201f0b09afe84b1e8588e3ae5175f372.webp?size=large)

## 3 reacties

### Elin reageerde op 2023-03-01

No, it looks like minor scarring from physical damages ☺️

#### isaiah antwoordde op 2023-03-01

Perfect lol thank you 😅

#### Elin antwoordde op 2023-03-01

You’re welcome 👏 it’s great though that you keep an eye on your plants ☺️

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