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Old 09-15-2009, 05:57 PM   #4 (permalink)
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fungus.

Thank you for your responses!

I think the plant has 2 maybe 3 types of fungus.
Some spots are like a scab on the underside of the leaf but also penetrates the leaf. Applying rubbing alcohol - no change. I sprayed it with Schultz's insecticide anyway. Other leave now have spotchy discoloration (I'm guessing blight), edge browning and tiny black spots some of which are pink/red when held to a light (cherry spot fungus?)
I think the fungus was caused by the decorative rocks and a large lump of clay/moss combo that was plopped around the root ball. I removed the splotchy leaves, clay/moss blob (along with some earth worms) and the rocks then repotted. I then applied a fungicide (Daconil -active ingredient Chlorothalonil, by GardenTech) to the individual leaves affected by spots and such. This stuff is gelatinous, doesn't spray well and tends to kill new growth. I think it's intended for larger fruit trees.
Anyway, a few days later... no more "scabs/spots", the fungus (blight?) has slowed and the plant has shown a little new growth. Wish me luck!
I'm looking for a systemic fungicide Can someone recommend one?
Is anyone familiar with Neem oil extract as a fungicide?

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