Rubber tree leaves pockmarked

Just bought a nice plant 3 weeks ago. Yesterday I saw the leaves are pockmarked.

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#1 Comment By shelley On 04/30/2015 @ 2:24 pm

I suspect you have some type of insect infestation, most likely spider mites. More information on spider mites can be found at the following links:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-control.htm ^[2]

You can treat a spider mite infestation with with an insecticidal oil, like neem oil, a horticultural oil or a dormant oil.

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