fungal infection on Ficus Elastica
Quick answer
If your Ficus Elastica has fungal infection, the most likely cause is: Fungal infections (like Cercospora or Anthracnose) manifest as irregular brown or black spots on leaves, often with a yellow halo or water-soaked appearance. These thrive in humid, poorly ventilated indoor environments where water sits on the foliage. It can also be introduced via contaminated nursery soil or during transit.
Start here:
- 1. Isolate: Move the plant away from others to prevent spore spread.
- 2. Prune: Remove heavily infected leaves with sterilized shears.
Why Ficus Elastica gets fungal infection
Ficus elastica
Fungal infections (like Cercospora or Anthracnose) manifest as irregular brown or black spots on leaves, often with a yellow halo or water-soaked appearance. These thrive in humid, poorly ventilated indoor environments where water sits on the foliage. It can also be introduced via contaminated nursery soil or during transit.
How to reverse fungal infection on Ficus Elastica
- 1
Isolate: Move the plant away from others to prevent spore spread.
- 2
Prune: Remove heavily infected leaves with sterilized shears.
- 3
Fungicide: Apply a copper-based fungicide or neem oil spray weekly for 3 cycles.
- 4
Dry foliage: Stop misting and avoid getting water on the leaves during watering.
Keep fungal infection off this Ficus Elastica
Improve airflow with a small fan. Maintain 40-50% humidity (avoiding 'tropical' saturation). Use a well-draining substrate. Quarantine new plants for 14 days.