What is this on my leaves?

[Paul Mc]

On a side note, a lot of the roots were no longer good so I did expect leaf drop to compensate until new roots developed, but I was not expecting to see the zig zag lines. That was what got me wondering if something else was going on.

[Wynn Dee13]

I hope it turns out okay. I hate worrying about viruses! Especially since its so hard to know if it has it or not. I hope someday there is easier access to test strips like in garden centers or something. It would make things a lot easier!

[nlm2951]

Hi. I will use DITHANE M-45 one tlb sp mixed with thiomyl (systemic) also 1tbl spoon do it early morning they work good from the roots also if you cut you can make like a paste of thiomyl and water very small amount and with a small brush, seal that cut.

[calypsoB]

Could it be the taiwanese yellow bacteria? It tend to come out when it gets cold..ie shipping...maybe?

[Paul Mc]

They're here!!!!!!!

It came back, but only on old leaves. Assuming at this point the only thing left to do is dumpster it. Please tell me your thoughts to comfort me in my decision.

[nlm2951]

Paul. try to do what I mentioned before, you do it every 7 days for 2 weeks and once a month also you can use malathion 1 tlb spoon/galon

[Paul Mc]

So NLM, I'm guessing you suspect fungus or rot issue rather than a virus, based upon your suggested chemicals?

[nlm2951]

Hi Paul. I showed the picture to the people that I buy from and they told it looks like a fungus, clean a pot and I use water with bleach, new potting clean the roots and use what I told you.

[Bud]

Wow, it is bacteria infestation alright...its good you did the chemical remedy, because they can spread fast...this is the time Id bring out the big guns biftime!

[Paul Mc]

NLM, thank you!! I need friends like that I can call, lol... So, I'm assuming Physan 20 would not work in this scenario given the suggestion of adding the systemic. I have ordered both and will clean/spray it down once a week for three weeks and see if it makes a difference. If it doesn't, then I'm assuming it may just be a virus if the "big guns" don't fix it.