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Dark spots on my yucca plants #628221

Asked April 27, 2020, 6:08 PM EDT

How can I treat my yucca plants that have recently developed dark brown spots on their leaves? I would also like to know what you think it is. Thank you

Douglas County Oregon

Expert Response

Coniothyrium bartholomaei, a fungus, has been found on yucca in Oregon.  Generally, weather or irrigation that keeps leaves wet for extended periods favors the disease.

Symptoms:  Coniothyrium-small spots start out purple but become zoned with a center that turns light grayish brown. Concentric rings of tiny, black, fruiting bodies (pycnidia) develop in the spots. Spots generally are 1 inch or more in diameter and have a purple border. They coalesce on severely infected leaves, which eventually die. It is generally more severe on lower portion of the plant. Cultural control recommends removing and destroying infected leaves. Chemical control recommends applications in the spring during new leaf growth: Bonide Liquid Copper Fungicide at 0.5 to 2 fl oz/gal.

Hope this helps!

https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-disease/yucca-leaf-spot

 

Chris Rusch Replied April 28, 2020, 11:52 PM EDT
Thank you so much. I think I’ll try the chemical control solution along with trimming some of the lower damaged leaves. Hope it works. Thanks again.
kendis
The Question Asker Replied April 29, 2020, 12:50 AM EDT

Hope it works for you. Remember to avoid wetting foliage when irrigating also.

Thanks for contacting Ask an Expert.

Chris Rusch Replied April 29, 2020, 11:47 PM EDT

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