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title: "Hi, does anyone know if this is black spot? And if so, the best way…"
description: "Hi, does anyone know if this is black spot? And if so, the best way to treat it? The pot has a drainage hole but I am wondering if the Planta watering schedule…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/t883N50dUuc0fLjikc1W9F"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Elyse"
published: "2025-08-26T11:09:37.871103Z"
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# Hi, does anyone know if this is black spot? And if so, the best way…

_Posted by Elyse on 2025-08-26_

Hi, does anyone know if this is black spot? And if so, the best way to treat it? The pot has a drainage hole but I am wondering if the Planta watering schedule is too frequent for this Luna red hibiscus?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/AhJKWHzOsvKV-KKEv7Ps4i7c7PFxNkn7a9IxN_9LHjY/oreeR7FiSJWKRvyjb2-3_A.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/AhJKWHzOsvKV-KKEv7Ps4i7c7PFxNkn7a9IxN_9LHjY/CD7POBuRTbS4TYlnUWSgvQ.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### SWDK commented on 2025-08-26

Definitely do NOT go by the planta app it’s a frequent watering reminder and you could lose plants. Always do a meter and finger test rely on manual checks VS a smart app lol if that makes sense.🙏🏽

### SWDK commented on 2025-08-26

And those could be fungi spots or pests spots. Get some good organic sprays. If you look at the left picture and zoom at the top right you’ll see the Sevin brand I use 3 of these sprays about every 7days. Have no issue whatsoever.

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ldaN_nqcYjLDHODlLPFABg8tRCjVk4B2s5iytthMEUc/UG_D7PH6TbCkPxbD1Wq3cQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ldaN_nqcYjLDHODlLPFABg8tRCjVk4B2s5iytthMEUc/b_B6P4VCRJa3KspTJ3LWOA.webp?size=large)

#### Elyse replied on 2025-08-26

Thank you!

#### SWDK replied on 2025-08-26

Np,

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