Spots on plumeria leaves - Ask Extension
Hello, I have a couple of plumeria trees in the house and this winter they started developing these tan or whitish spots on the leaves. I've rubbed t...
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Spots on plumeria leaves #745609
Asked April 21, 2021, 9:52 PM EDT
Hello, I have a couple of plumeria trees in the house and this winter they started developing these tan or whitish spots on the leaves. I've rubbed them with alcohol solution once but this didn't change anything and I can't tell what they are. I have had spider mites on them in the past but this doesn't look like them compared to previous infestations that I've treated the trees for. Any ideas what this is?
One of the pictures shows the leaves emerging with black tips or edges on the leaves. I am assuming this is black tip fungus?
Thank you.
Anoka County Minnesota
Expert Response
There are a number of conditions that can cause white spots on leaves. It sounds like you have treated for a couple..spider mites and mealy bugs..there are more pests and conditions that can cause this. Take a hand magnifier and check the top and undersides of the leaves. See the following articles for treatment details:
See: https://gardenforindoor.com/white-spots-on-plumeria-leaves/