What are these black spots??

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What are these black spots??

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Hi, Can anyone suggest what might be causing these black spots on the leaves of my Ficus Macrophylla? More importantly, how do I fix this issue? Thanks in advance!
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Looks like fungus to me. Remove the plant into more sun and airflow around it. Also just cut off the leaves with the black spots. That should fix it.

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Thanks Kirky - I have just recently moved it into more sun so I was worried that it might have been burning on the leaves! But I wil remove the damaged ones and keep an eye on it for a bit to see if things improve.
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Re: What are these black spots??

Post by Keep Calm and Ramify »

yes - some of that dark coloured damage looks like mild leaf scorch. :imo:
Maybe watch your plants new location come Summer?
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