Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000015
11/12/99
ACALYPHA DISEASE PROBLEMS
Oedema causes rust colored swellings on the leaves. The
problem is worse on over-watered plants or in excessively
humid environments. Try increasing the light exposure and
a slight reduction in watering.
Leaf spots may be seen on copper leaf but these are
generally not serious. A disease called red leaf gall
causes the formation of reddish galls on the leaves.
Control can be achieved by picking off and destroying the
infected leaves.
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