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title: "Not sure what’s wrong with my Monstera, only this leaf has these…"
description: "Not sure what’s wrong with my Monstera, only this leaf has these black spots, help!"
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# Not sure what’s wrong with my Monstera, only this leaf has these…

_Publié par Nanc le 2024-04-01_

Not sure what’s wrong with my Monstera, only this leaf has these black spots, help!

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## 2 commentaires

### LearningPlantMom a commenté le 2024-04-01

I don’t only see black dots, I see lithocysts. A lithocyst; they are calcium carbonate crystals that form on the cell walls. They definitely are not harmful to the plant, some theory’s say that they improve the plants ability to photosynthesis. They should come right off with a damp cloth or paper towel. If they don’t come off, try using vinegar or lemon juice to help break down the mineral build up. Hope this helps!

The black dots could be scorch marks from too much sun, or an underwatering/overwatering issue

### LearningPlantMom a commenté le 2024-04-01

They are those white things covering all the leaves

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