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title: "Does anyone know why my parlor palm could be getting black spots?"
description: "Does anyone know why my parlor palm could be getting black spots?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ECnZAXo7SLevjPfevt9AwA"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Angelo Canedo"
published: "2024-09-05T17:49:42.674855Z"
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# Does anyone know why my parlor palm could be getting black spots?

_Posted by Angelo Canedo on 2024-09-05_

Does anyone know why my parlor palm could be getting black spots?

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## 2 comments

### Jas commented on 2024-09-06

Have you checked the roots? Not to sure but spots may be signs of root rot if the plant has been watered more than necessary? Not too sure though sorry🙃

### Clairellie commented on 2024-09-06

Don’t think the black spots are too too much cause for concerns (unless it keeps getting worse). Just know these guys LOVE a lot of light!

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