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Zinnis leaf discoloration #757454
Asked June 21, 2021, 12:31 PM EDT
Clackamas County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question, Linda. Since there are six common zinnia diseases in this region, we cannot recommend a treatment without first identifying the pest. https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-and-disease-descriptions?title=zinnia
Some diseases are fungal; others are bacterial. Treatment differs for each. Could you please send a clear, closeup photo of the tops and undersides of the leaves, as well as a photo of an entire plant? Thank you for more information!
Here are some photos you suggested I send to you.
Thank you for the photos. Since the symptoms are not consistent with diseases, I asked OSU's top plant pathologist to look at them. His opinion is that these appear to be suffering from sunburn and/or insufficient water. Are they in direct sun? Have you been monitoring soil moisture and watering frequently? Remove the leaves, but don't treat with anything. Good luck!