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title: "My pilea keeps getting brown spots on some of its leaves. Why is it…"
description: "My pilea keeps getting brown spots on some of its leaves. Why is it doing this and how can I fix it?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "S"
published: "2024-01-28T17:37:07.544Z"
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# My pilea keeps getting brown spots on some of its leaves. Why is it…

_Posted by S on 2024-01-28_

My pilea keeps getting brown spots on some of its leaves. Why is it doing this and how can I fix it?

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## 1 comment

### Lindsey commented on 2024-01-29

Could be pests, but not sure.  
Try gently cleaning all the leaves really well (top and bottom) with a slightly damp cloth, and be sure to allow the soil to dry out at least half-way down before watering, and see if you get any more.

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