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Crown Rot

Fungal

Plant disease guide — symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.

symptoms

Symptoms

  • circleRotting at soil level
  • circleCollapse of plant base
  • circleBrown, soft crown tissue
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Causes

Caused by Sclerotinia, Phytophthora, or Rhizoctonia. Thrives in waterlogged soils.

healing

Treatment

Remove plant. Trim affected tissue. Treat with fungicide. Repot.

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Prevention

Excellent drainage. Avoid mulch touching stems. Don't overwater.