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PUBLIC CASE · Bratislava, AprMODERATE · Ficus · Fungal infection
FZ-0408-N

Black spots on ficus leaves

Ficus lyrataFicus

Fungal infectionBratislava, Apr24 days
Ficus lyrata plant beside a window with a few stressed leaves.
FIG. 01
Fungal infection
Ficus lyrata
FIG. 01DIAGNOSTIC PHOTO
Confidence88%
Recovery24 days
SeverityMODERATE

DIAGNOSIS

Fungal leaf spot, likely Cercospora. High humidity and poor air circulation created conditions for fungal growth.

PLAN FOR THE COMING DAYS

  1. 01

    Remove all affected leaves and dispose of them

  2. 02

    Apply a copper-based fungicide

  3. 03

    Reduce humidity and improve air circulation

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