Why does my bay leaf plant have black and sticky leaves?

It is in a pot on the balconyPort

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#1 Comment By drtreelove On 10/12/2018 @ 8:17 pm

It is likely a sooty mold growth on the honeydew excretions from an insect pest.
This article explains what is going on. Control the insect pest and you will effectively control the sooty mold.

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