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I have begun to notice pinprick black spots on the underside of some of the leaves on my jade plant. I recently began treating it with 70% rubbing alc...
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Black spots on jade plant #757970
Asked June 23, 2021, 4:01 PM EDT
I have begun to notice pinprick black spots on the underside of some of the leaves on my jade plant. I recently began treating it with 70% rubbing alcohol daily and neem oil weekly for spider mites. I increased the watering, and with rainy and humid days, I may have caused a fungal infection of the plant. These spots do not seem to be spider mites but something different. As I have continued to treat the plant, the spider mites are almost completely gone -- and the spots are part of the leaves, not crawling like the mites I did see. I can't identify if it is a fungal infection or something else.
Baltimore City County Maryland
Expert Response
We do not think that this is a fungal infection. While we don't know exactly what caused it we don't think it is anything to worry about and not likely to spread.
Christine