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title: "Does anyone know what these tiny black dots are on the back of my…"
description: "Does anyone know what these tiny black dots are on the back of my scindapsus? They're only on a few leaves. I noticed them a couple of weeks ago and the health…"
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author: "plantyci"
published: "2025-12-27T16:43:59.197599Z"
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# Does anyone know what these tiny black dots are on the back of my…

_Posted by plantyci on 2025-12-27_

Does anyone know what these tiny black dots are on the back of my scindapsus? They're only on a few leaves. I noticed them a couple of weeks ago and the health of the plant doesn't seem to be impacted since it's still putting out new leaves and I don't see any damage or pests. The dots don't come off when I try wiping them with a cloth 🤔

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## 4 comments

### Show me the Greens! commented on 2025-12-27

Could be due to soil! Overwatering is common and this can be an indicator.  
Other things are environmental stress. Like, if you recently moved it, it’s near a heater or draft, new grow light.

#### plantyci replied on 2025-12-27

Thank you! I hope that's all it is!

### plantgeek commented on 2025-12-29

this looks very similar to what happened to the leaves of my scindapsus pictus when it had spider mites 😢😢 i'd treat with neem oil just to be safe

#### plantyci replied on 2025-12-30

Eek! I'll try to take a proactive approach then. Thanks!

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