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title: "Does anyone know why my rubber tree has a few leaves like this? They…"
description: "Does anyone know why my rubber tree has a few leaves like this? They don’t start out that way but in the last month there’s been five or six that get this…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Smiling Fox"
published: "2025-03-06T16:11:33.517391Z"
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# Does anyone know why my rubber tree has a few leaves like this? They…

_Gepostet von Smiling Fox am 2025-03-06_

Does anyone know why my rubber tree has a few leaves like this? They don’t start out that way but in the last month there’s been five or six that get this textured pitting almost

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## 5 Kommentare

### Smiling Fox kommentierte am 2025-03-06

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### Kieley kommentierte am 2025-03-06

In my personal experience this is typically due to mineral deposits it is completely harmless to the plant. If you see the leaves begin to get white specks it means the plant is in a humid environment or overwatered.

#### Kieley antwortete am 2025-03-06

White specks can also be due to an infestation so make sure you check carefully if you begin to see white specks! Happy planting 🪴

### Smiling Fox kommentierte am 2025-03-06

I’m glad it’s harmless! I’ll try a little less misting

### KJM kommentierte am 2025-03-06

You're supposed it could be pests by I don't think it is. I agree that it is salt being pushed out of the plant. There's a fancy name for the cells that do this that I cannot remember.

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