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title: "Whats going on with the pilia and the black spots? Treated it with…"
description: "Whats going on with the pilia and the black spots? Treated it with bonide to get rid of gnats. Already took of some other leaves with these black spots."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kVJGe4oq6j8cZ5vH9vqcez"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "EP"
published: "2026-01-23T05:37:51.398975Z"
language: "en"
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# Whats going on with the pilia and the black spots? Treated it with…

_Posted by EP on 2026-01-23_

Whats going on with the pilia and the black spots? Treated it with bonide to get rid of gnats. Already took of some other leaves with these black spots.

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## 1 comment

### plantgeek commented on 2026-01-23

could be overwatering or fungus. make sure it has good airflow, always check the soil before you water. poke a wooden dowel into the soil (or just use your finger). if it's wet 1 or 2 inches into the soil (or up to your second knuckle) watering can probably wait for a few more days.

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