A sign of a problem?

Why does a plant get black dots and ants?

Presumably there is one aphid infestation before. If the black dots on the leaf axils appear and appear alive, you've got it aphids to do. They suck the sap from the plant and coat the leaves in a sticky residue. feed ants itself from this excretion of the pest. The sticky residue tastes sweet to them and is also known as honeydew. The sticky residue encourages fungal attack and has a negative effect on plant growth. That's why you should react.

How to treat the affected plant with black dots?

Spray the plant with water and treat it with a soft soap solution or with spirit. This will get rid of the pests and also get rid of the ants. First spray a strong jet of water on the areas with the black dots. Then prepare a soft soap solution with the following ingredients:

• 1 liter of water
• 1 tbsp soft soap
• something neem oil

Spray the plant with the soft soap solution every few days. Alternatively, you can treat indoor plants with alcohol.

When do black dots and ants appear?

Typically, the infestation of indoor plants emerges seasonally above the winter on. If the plant stands in the dry heating air, the animals will have an easier time after a while. With the right amount of moisture or humidity, you can prevent infestation and the resulting stains on the plant.