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Sep 15, 2023 9:15 PM CST
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Name: Thea
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I just brought my Solanum betaceum in from outside & noticed these spots on 2 of the leaves. Does anyone know what it is & how I can treat the plant, please?

Front of leaf.

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Thank you for any help you may have for this problem.
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Sep 17, 2023 6:17 AM CST
Name: Sally
central Maryland (Zone 7b)
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I'm not familiar with this plant.
Can you post more pictures?
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Plant it and they will come.
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Sep 17, 2023 9:15 AM CST
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Name: Thea
Illinois (IL) (Zone 5b)
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Thank you, Sally. There's really not much to it yet.


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Sep 21, 2023 2:17 PM CST
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Name: Thea
Illinois (IL) (Zone 5b)
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Well, now I know it's some kind of fungus because it has spores Crying Anyone know what I can do to get rid of the fungus before it eats all of my plants, please Blinking
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Sep 22, 2023 7:40 AM CST
Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)
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Your local garden center should be able to recommend a suitable fungicide.
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Sep 24, 2023 2:11 AM CST
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Name: Thea
Illinois (IL) (Zone 5b)
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I figured out it's Rust which is a fungus. Cut off all infected leaves, treated with a baking soda spray & changed out the potting mix.
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