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What are these white spots on my fig tree's leaves?

12 years ago

Hi all,

I've got a year-old fig tree (ficus carica) that seems quite healthy, but today I noticed that white spots are appearing on its leaves (see photo at this link: http://www.lcscanada.com/jaf/fig_spots.jpg ). What are these spots? Should I be worried? Is there something I should do to help this tree?

Thanks,

Jeremy

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wildforager
12 years ago
Looks like hard water was sprayed & dried on the leaves. I'm guessing that the minerals left behind will wipe off. I wouldn't be worried.
jfriesne
Original Author
12 years ago
Well, the spots do come off easily when wiped with a wet paper towel, so hopefully you are right. Thanks!

-Jeremy
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emcewepa
11 years ago
The white spots I see on my Ficus tree are just one spot at the base of the leaf where the branch starts. Is this a bug or something else; the leaves do turn yellow and drop over time. I have changed the soil and removed all these white dots by hand. Help.
kudzu9
11 years ago
emcewepa-
Pictures would help...
hoosierbanana
11 years ago
It can actually happen on it's own, without water spray. Plants get rid of excess salts through their stomata, whic is what you are seeing. A little rain or shower with the hose and it should be all gone.

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