What to do when 'First Love' succulent leaves develop spots? Find the cause and treat it promptly

First Love developing black spots

Black spots on First Love leaves are usually caused by black spot disease. The black spots are roughly circular and slightly raised, and the plant shows no other symptoms in the early stage. But gradually the leaves will wither or turn to mush, falling off at the slightest touch. Gradually all the leaves will be covered with black spots, and then the whole plant will die.

The process from the appearance of black spots on First Love to the wilting of the whole plant is relatively slow, and before it dies it will also infect other plants, so it must be treated promptly.

Causes of black spots on First Love

Carelessness in daily care, watering directly onto the leaves or the leaf center, causing prolonged water accumulation.

A stuffy, poorly ventilated environment, especially the stuffy heat of summer, breeding various bacteria.

Once First Love develops black spots, it is also rather troublesome to deal with, and there is only a 50% chance of recovery. So during care you must pay constant attention to them; please do not casually discard the sick succulents around you, and strive to save them.

What to do when First Love develops black spots

The weakness of black spot disease is that it fears high temperatures and fears dryness. Simply place the affected plant in sunlight, keep the environment relatively dry, and expose it to strong sun for a period of time. Spray with a fungicide promptly until it improves.

During care, also note: do not use soil that has not been disinfected and sterilized, keep the growing environment well ventilated, absolutely avoid random exposure to rain when the rainy season comes (this point is very important), and absolutely avoid the potting soil being wet for long periods.