Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000067
11/12/99
AGAVE DISEASE PROBLEMS
Anthracnose causes circular, depressed, dark colored spots
which can be up to an inch in diameter. The spots are
bordered by a raised ring and may run together and destroy
the whole leaf. Remove and destroy infected leaves.
Symptoms of leaf spot are zoned, light gray spots up to an
inch or more in diameter. The spots have concentric rings
in which black pimple-like fruiting bodies form. Large
portions of leaves may be destroyed. Remove and destroy
infected leaves. No chemical control is listed. Leaf
blight can destroy the leaves of over-watered or chilled
plants.
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