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Rust-colored spots

Rust diseases can produce small powdery pustules.

Rust on a fig leaf.
Rust on a fig leaf. Photo: Plant pests and diseases · CC0 · Resized and converted for display.

What to look for

Check leaf undersides for raised orange, brown or yellow pustules and compare them with marks on the upper surface. Similar spots can have other causes; the host plant and pattern matter.

What to do

Remove affected fallen leaves and, when practical, badly affected foliage. Give plants room for airflow and avoid overhead watering. If new leaves develop the same pattern, consult plant-specific guidance.

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