Ficus elastica

[Hyacinth]

I just noticed these spots on some of my guys leaves. Please help I love this plant and dont want it to die and or infect my other plants.

 

[oneeye]

The brown spots on your plant look like a fungal leaf spot disease. Start by looking at the growing conditions the plant lives in. The low light of winter often means plant growth slows and you need to water less often. If you water the same in the Winter, as in the Summer your plant will hold too much water, and the result is fungal leaf spot disease. Allow the top two inches soil to dry before watering.

 

[Hyacinth]

Thank you so much for your response. I actually just purchased this plant about a week ago. I haven't watered yet myself because the soil was very wet when I brought it home and it is only now starting to dry out on the top. It has 3 new leaves coming so I was happy about that. Do I need to remove all the leaves with the spots? There are about 3 more big leaves that have the spots still attached to the plant. Its still a small plant so I didnt want to remove them all if unnecessary.

 

[oneeye]

Don't remove anymore leaves because they will be needed to process light and transpire water through the stomate, or plant pores quicker, The plant will release the leaves, after using up the food stored in the them when the time is right. Allow the top inch or two to dry before watering. I mostly use the lift method too know when to water first, then I stick my finger down the side of the pot to feel how dry it is. A good rule of thumb is anytime you are not sure after doing both, just wait a couple of days before you water to be sure.

 

[Hyacinth]

Thank you so much, very helpful I appreciate it!