Dark spots on peperomia

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themadpax Seattle, WA Feb 26, 2017

Hello,

One of my favorite plants has started developing dark spots over the past week or so. He was getting more light than usual (just moved to a new apartment and the original spot I put him in had a lot of direct light, south-facing window) so when the first signs of dark spots appeared I thought maybe this was the cause and moved him to an east-facing window. I also repotted him to a larger pot a few weeks ago, in case that information is helpful. I just checked the roots and didn't see sign of root rot, though I could have missed it.

The dark spots are appearing on more leaves now so I'm hoping someone can help me understand what's going on / how to help.

Thanks so much for any insight!!

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Handroanthus Lynnwood, WA Mar 01, 2017

never fun when houseplants take a hit....it could be phyllosticta leaf spot...generally starts on the leaf margin and moves across the surface of the leaf..I saw one of your pictures that seems to exhibit that...I would suggest that you remove the afflicted leaves and keep the foliage dry...allow the soil to dry out and water once it reaches that point....try to continue to keep it in diffused light and see what happens good luck

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themadpax Seattle, WA Mar 05, 2017

Thanks so much for the advice - I really appreciate it / will see if it helps!

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Handroanthus Lynnwood, WA Mar 07, 2017

I hope it does. I always liked peperomia and have one on my counter as I type. Good luck

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