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title: "The black spots started popping up, they wipe right off but they’ve…"
description: "The black spots started popping up, they wipe right off but they’ve spread from plant to plant. Any ideas? I can find nothing online that gets even close.…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6569f5cf019ee050a613af0d"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Mikayla’s menagerie"
published: "2023-12-01T15:03:43.198Z"
language: "en"
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# The black spots started popping up, they wipe right off but they’ve…

_Posted by Mikayla’s menagerie on 2023-12-01_

The black spots started popping up, they wipe right off but they’ve spread from plant to plant. Any ideas? I can find nothing online that gets even close.  
Picture is Ti plant and Pothos

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/yTPhDL-VMW-j4Zg8FktEP-tuKG5w03xNZOkMDgx-gAA/7ffd83cff8ac4e348b4fe6f52a3ce0b8.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### Sunny commented on 2023-12-01

Probably leaf hoppers. They drain the plants and leave their filthy calling cards. Then, they fly to the next lunch spot! Neem oil or insecticidal soap can help if you can find them. There are several multicolored varieties.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/54c5df74cab64344aa4015fdfceb202f.webp?size=large)

#### Mikayla’s menagerie replied on 2023-12-01

Thank you so much!!! Hoping it’s a quick fix

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