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title: "I’m a new gardener, and I noticed on my pepper plants, near the…"
description: "I’m a new gardener, and I noticed on my pepper plants, near the nodes- there is a black funk/spot growing. Not the leaves, just the nodes. Any idea what it is…"
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# I’m a new gardener, and I noticed on my pepper plants, near the…

_Nicole B님이 2025-05-13에 게시함_

I’m a new gardener, and I noticed on my pepper plants, near the nodes- there is a black funk/spot growing. Not the leaves, just the nodes. Any idea what it is or what to do?

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/96G3Pgm98HHAaVZw_8bGhKM5oWfnxknF1wo7tBeiOgQ/-hIGnxPwTJOHwHYUQ4Cy_A.webp?size=large)

## 7개의 댓글

### Dave\_opuntiaface님이 2025-05-13에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I had this exact hue of black on a cactus last year (as opposed to the hue of black fungus lol). I was told it was due to overwatering and too much humidity in the pot 🫤

#### Nicole B님이 2025-05-13에 답변했습니다.

Hmmm…okay. I guess that could be it! It’s in a garden bed- but maybe I am watering too much. Did your plant die?

#### Dave\_opuntiaface님이 2025-05-13에 답변했습니다.

It did die, but I think there were other elements at play. I had used Neem or some other cleaner, and then re-potted, watered. I think I overloaded it.

#### Dave\_opuntiaface님이 2025-05-13에 답변했습니다.

And that’s just a suggestion. I did notice it’s in a garden bed, which is why I’m unsure if I’m right.

#### Nicole B님이 2025-05-13에 답변했습니다.

Thank you for replying! It helps!

### Dave\_opuntiaface님이 2025-05-13에 댓글을 남겼어요.

No problem. To be clear, I didn’t wait very long before tossing mine - it might have made it. I

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/gFKgBIDtQUSoNHyzAXA4pLM-wYI4yLGXFPAMGDtMt3o/uxgXULTaTa-UHTSCRHmgJw.webp?size=large)

### Nicole B님이 2025-05-14에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Yes, it might have! But I don’t blame you- don’t want it to spread! I think I am going to spray mine with a mix of water and baking soda and see what happens. It’s supposed to help kill fungus and mold. Crossing fingers!

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