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title: "What is this on my plant? I’m worried about the little black dots on…"
description: "What is this on my plant? I’m worried about the little black dots on them"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Kaitlyn"
published: "2025-12-24T20:20:53.362687Z"
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# What is this on my plant? I’m worried about the little black dots on…

_Posted by Kaitlyn on 2025-12-24_

What is this on my plant?  
I’m worried about the little black dots on them

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## 2 comments

### Ella commented on 2025-12-24

im no expert!! but ive had thrips and that could be thrips poop. i would check for tiny thin black bugs especially around the newest growth, as thats where i usually find them. it does def look like a pest at least, to me

#### Kaitlyn replied on 2025-12-24

Thank you!

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