Nicole B
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?
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Dave_opuntiafaceI 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 🫤
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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?
0 Mi piace - Dave_opuntiaface
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.
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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.
0 Mi piace - Nicole B
Thank you for replying! It helps!
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- Dave_opuntiaface
No problem. To be clear, I didn’t wait very long before tossing mine - it might have made it. I
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- Nicole B
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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