FICUS (weeping fig, fiddle leaf, rubber tree, Indian laurel)        
DISEASES


BACTERIAL LEAF SPOT

Leaves develop small water-soaked lesions that enlarge and turn brown.

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ANTHRACNOSE

Tan to dark brown, roughly circular lesions that may contain small dark fungal spores. Lesions may coalesce to form large necrotic areas.

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SOOTY MOLD

A black film develops on leaves or stems, and can easily be wiped off with a moist towel.

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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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