Speckled New Leaves? (Manganese Deficiency)
Tiny rust/brown speckles on new growth with interveinal yellowing.
Manganese deficiency? Speckled new leaves, yellow between veins—analyze fast.
Common Causes
- High pH
- Excess iron or heavy metals
- Cold wet media
How to Tell Which One You Have
New leaves get speckles and yellow between veins; progresses quickly.
FAQ
Add micronutes?
Balanced micro mix helps; fix pH first.
Is this calcium?
Calcium makes larger rust spots; Mn has tiny speckles.
Flush?
If pH is off, reset with proper pH feed.