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title: "Anyone know what this black stuff growing on my plant is? It’s mostly…"
description: "Anyone know what this black stuff growing on my plant is? It’s mostly on the bottom side of the leaves"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/653347ec3fc22a257b6a27fe"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Abby S"
published: "2023-10-21T03:39:24.233Z"
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# Anyone know what this black stuff growing on my plant is? It’s mostly…

_Posted by Abby S on 2023-10-21_

Anyone know what this black stuff growing on my plant is? It’s mostly on the bottom side of the leaves

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## 4 comments

### Mullein commented on 2023-10-21

I believe it’s signs of a thrips infestation. They chew on the leaves and cause scabbing

#### Abby S replied on 2023-10-23

Good to know, thank you!

### Sunny commented on 2023-10-21

Highly likely it’s thrips, as stated. Every plant that plant touches or your hands touched is suspect.

#### Abby S replied on 2023-10-23

Thank you for the information!

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