Under The Microscope

Ixora – Disorders
Reddish/Purple Spots Chlorosis of Leaves Mealybugs Aphids Sooty Mold Dieback Spots and Holes Ixora – Disorders

Cercospora Leaf Spot
Brief: Cercospora is a very common fungal disorder found in the Ligustrum (privet) in south Florida. It is considered a foliar disease and can be

Ganoderma
Brief: Ganoderma zonatum is a lethal disease of palms both in the landscape and in its natural habitats. While the disease is prevalent in southern

Spartan Juniper – Twig Dieback
Brief: Juniper chinensis “Spartan”, is dioecious evergreen conifer native to China, Mongolia, and the Himalayas. Possible Causal agent: Irrigation: Junipers and Cypress varieties are not

Podocarpus Makii Disorder – DIEBACK
Brief Dieback is a symptom – it refers to the progressive death of twigs, branches, or shoots, typically from the tip inward. It can be

Identifying Plant Disorders by Causal Agents
One method of identifying what is wrong with your plant is to identify the Casual Agent. The causal agent is any entity (cultural, manmade, nutrition,