Phyllosticta: How to Recognize and Treat This Disease on Your Houseplants

Recognizing the Symptoms of Phyllosticta

Phyllosticta is a fungal disease that attacks the leaves of your houseplants, causing black or brown spots. Leaves may wilt and drop prematurely, weakening the plant. The first step to effective care is recognizing these symptoms.

Treatments to combat Phyllosticta

Early treatment is crucial to saving your plant. Start by removing infected parts to prevent the fungus from spreading. Use a specific fungicide to treat the disease, and be sure to ventilate your plant well to avoid humidity that encourages Phyllosticta growth. Caring for infected plants can take several weeks or even months.

The link between plant diseases and climate change

Climate change has a direct impact on the spread of plant diseases. Warmer and more humid weather conditions promote the growth of fungi such as Phyllosticta. Awareness and adaptation to these new conditions are essential to maintaining the health of our indoor plants.