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title: "What are these spots that I have circled? This is on my hibiscus 🥺…"
description: "What are these spots that I have circled? This is on my hibiscus 🥺 It almost has a light blue tint to it but it doesn’t show on the camera very weird… Francis…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Maria"
published: "2024-04-23T03:26:20.855967Z"
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# What are these spots that I have circled? This is on my hibiscus 🥺…

_Posted by Maria on 2024-04-23_

What are these spots that I have circled?  
This is on my hibiscus 🥺  
It almost has a light blue tint to it but it doesn’t show on the camera very weird…  
Francis isn’t happy.❤️‍🩹

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/VWXDVLanYepcnnVEdFR0BgMNVmY__0Y9TSPBpFEoieY/ZjtWWC-tRQ6ywFz8gEFTQQ.webp?size=large)

## 10 comments

### Miranda commented on 2024-04-23

Looks like mites.

### Sunny commented on 2024-04-23

Are they insects or a fungus appearance? It could be powdery mildew, a form of fungus.

#### Maria replied on 2024-04-24

It kind of look like powder/dusty

#### Sunny replied on 2024-04-24

Powdery mildew and mold are both fungi.  
\- Treat with a fungicide spray.  
\- Let the soil dry out more between watering.  
\- Avoid wetting the leaves or letting water sit on the leaves since the water droplets can help mold grow. Bottom watering is very effective to wet the soil without wetting leaves or stems.  
\- Ensure there is good sir circulation to help the soil, leaves and stems dry more quickly.  
\- Check the humidity levels. Too high of a humidity can slow the photosynthesis process where the plant releases water vapor through the leaves (transpiration). It also slows the drying process of the soil and plant.  
\- Give it full sun and diluted fertilizer. Both help hibiscus to thrive. 🍀🪴

#### Maria replied on 2024-05-01

It’s doing so much better thanks!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/VWXDVLanYepcnnVEdFR0BgMNVmY__0Y9TSPBpFEoieY/lcgdpjgPQQ6WNO7johurQA.webp?size=large)

#### Sunny replied on 2024-05-01

Looks like a brand new plant! Good job!👏

### Dondoo52 commented on 2024-04-24

Looks like mold to me

#### Maria replied on 2024-04-24

If it’s mold what should I do?

### Dondoo52 commented on 2024-04-25

I agree with Sunny’s comments above. I would also remove any dead or crispy foliage.

#### Sunny replied on 2024-05-01

Good point!

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