BEGONIA         
DISEASES


POWDERY MILDEW
White, thread-like fungal growth develops on leaves, stems, buds and flowers, and later develops into a white to gray powdery coating that can be rubbed off with fingers.


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BOTRYTIS

Water-soaked lesions may appear on leaves or flowers. As disease progresses, any upper plant part may become blighted and coverd with a grey, fuzzy mold.

Photo by Janna Beckerman
ROOT ROT

Plants appear wilted and do not recover after watering. Lower leaves yellow and/or drop. Roots appear brown and mushy.

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This page developed and maintained by Janna L. Beckerman, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Wiggins

Department of Plant Pathology
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1991 Upper Buford Circle
St. Paul, MN 55108
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