if sooty is a cat or dog dont worry as this plant isnt toxic, not sure why he likes them though

I think you mean sooty mould try wiping the leaves gently with tepid water and a soft cloth, there maybe aphids there --

lol pam,, never thought of that hahah, not well explained

This gave me a good laugh Sanbaz! I read it the same as you so I'm glad I didn't answer question....:o)

made me smile San-- then I wondered if you were right---

lol Dylandog and pam,, well gave us a laugh anyhow ;o)))

I only fell in straight away because it happened repeatedly to my cousins cammelia-- she tried quite a lot of ideas but it kept returning

well now i know who sooty is lol

O San you have just given me the best laugh all day--- I can't stop giggling. lol.

glad to give you a giggle val lol, im sure i should have been a blonde haha