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title: "Help! What’s on the back of my fiddle leaf figs leaves? It’s just…"
description: "Help! What’s on the back of my fiddle leaf figs leaves? It’s just affecting 3 or so leaves"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Lindsay"
published: "2024-07-14T20:00:44.777834Z"
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# Help! What’s on the back of my fiddle leaf figs leaves? It’s just…

_Posted by Lindsay on 2024-07-14_

Help! What’s on the back of my fiddle leaf figs leaves? It’s just affecting 3 or so leaves

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## 3 comments

### Alyssa commented on 2024-07-14

Looks like possible spider mite damage

### Chelle commented on 2024-07-14

I have the same problem 😡

### Debbie commented on 2024-07-15

Do you have a magnifying glass? Or use phone magnifier to check underside of leaves. Spider mites cause red spots. If mites you will see them or their webbing. If spots are red or brown it could be edema. If the roots take up more water than the leaves can transpire, the cells burst. Caused by moisture stress or reaction to fungicides/ insecticides.  
Lack of bright indirect light, inadequate airflow or rapid temperature fall all contribute. Merely cosmetic and as plant matures it will be less apparent.

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