Evergreen perennial with two opposing leaves on short fore with colorful nervure . get in greenhouse or as a ground cover in tropical areas .
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Rhizoctoniais a fungus that is found in most soil and enters the plant through the roots or the stem at territory level . Prevention and Control : First of all , do not overwater and if you suspect Rhizoctonia may be your problem , lessen tearing . If a plant is too far live ( all the leave from the bottom up are wilted ) , withdraw it . If your plant is in a container , discard the land too . launder the pot with a 1 part bleach to 9 role water solution . Fungicides can be used , according to recording label directions . confabulate a master for a legal recommendation of what fungicide to habituate . disease : Pythium and Phytophtora Root RotRot Rot , PythiumorPhytophthoraoccurs when soil moisture levels are overly high-pitched and fungal spores present in the soil , come in contact with the susceptible plant . The foundation of stem discolor and shrink , and leaves further up the stalking wilt and die . Leaves near base are bear upon first . The roots will flex black and rot or break . This fungi can be introduced by using unsterilized soil intermixture or contaminated piss .
Prevention and ControlRemove affected plants and their roots , and discard surround soil . put back with flora that are not susceptible , and only use fresh , sterilise stain mix . curb back on fecundate too . Try not to over water plants and verify that soil is well drain prior to imbed . This fungus is not treatable by chemical .
Rhizoctonia Root and Stem Rot symptoms see alike to Pythium Root Rot , but the Rhizoctonia fungus seems to flourish in well drained soils . Fungi : Leaf SpotsLeaf smudge are because of fungi or bacteria . Brown or bleak spots and patches may be either ragged or circular , with a water soaked or yellow - edged appearance . Insects , rainwater , unsportsmanlike garden tool , or even hoi polloi can help its spread .
Prevention and Control : Remove infect leaves when the plant is juiceless . Leaves that collect around the base of the plant life should be raked up and disposed of . Avoid overhead irrigation if potential ; water should be direct at territory level . For fungous leaf billet , use a recommended fungicide according to label directions .
