Fungal infection?

Fungal infection?#380393

By Emma Smith -  Sat May 08, 2021 6:41 pm
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- Sat May 08, 2021 6:41 pm #380393

Hi! I have had what I think is a Justina Davis VFT for 7 months now, and it is now growing tiny black dots which started from a new growth, and now seems to be spreading to other traps. I have tried doing some research on this, and I can’t find any answer to this problem. The spots seem to be causing some damage to the leaves, and I have no idea what to do.

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Re: Fungal infection?#380394

By Emma Smith -  Sat May 08, 2021 6:43 pm
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- Sat May 08, 2021 6:43 pm #380394

One thing I want to add is this is my first and only VFT

Re: Fungal infection?#380408

By Panman -  Sat May 08, 2021 7:54 pm
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- Sat May 08, 2021 7:54 pm #380408

Are the black spots in the leaf or on them? Will they scrape off?

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Re: Fungal infection?#380752

By Emma Smith -  Tue May 11, 2021 8:57 pm
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- Tue May 11, 2021 8:57 pm #380752

They will not scrape off.

Re: Fungal infection?#380753

By Emma Smith -  Tue May 11, 2021 8:59 pm
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- Tue May 11, 2021 8:59 pm #380753

Also, I checked on my VFT today, and this is what I saw.

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Re: Fungal infection?#380756

By optique -  Tue May 11, 2021 9:23 pm
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- Tue May 11, 2021 9:23 pm #380756

Sunlight is the best disinfectant. If you move it outside and slowly go up on the amount of sunlight over time so the plant can adjust, your plant will totally transform in appearance and health.

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