Colletrotrichum leaf spot
on Sedum
Colletotrichum gloeosporioides
Identification
Leaf and stem spots appear as soft areas with sunken centres. These spots can turn black or tan depending upon the plant. The spores of the fungus are orange coloured and are easily transferred by splashing irrigation water or rainfall
. Plants that are susceptible include: Crassula, Graptopetatum, Sedum, and Sempervivum.
Prevention
Be careful not to damage plants when handling
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