Naranjilla with Leaf Spots: Causes & Solutions
Solanum quitoense
Naranjilla is a plant that needs indirect light and frequent watering. When showing leaf spots, it may indicate issues related to its environment or care.
Is your Naranjilla showing leaf spots? Discover 2 possible causes and how to treat them.
🔍 Possible Causes (2)
Anthracnose
Anthracnose is a fungal disease caused by fungi in the genus Colletotrichum that affects many plants, including vegetables, fruits, and trees. The disease thrives in cool, wet conditions, causing dark, sunken lesions on leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits.
✓ Related symptoms:
- • Small irregular yellow or brown spots on leaves
- • Dark sunken lesions on leaves, stems, flowers and fruits
- • Water-soaked lesions that darken as they age
⚡ Quick Fixes:
Remove and discard all visibly infected parts
Fruit Rot
Fruit rot is a fungal disease caused by various fungi such as Botrytis or Monilia. It manifests as rapidly spreading brown spots that soften tissues and often cover the fruit with a gray or white downy growth. It spreads through humidity and wind.
✓ Related symptoms:
- • Circular brown spots on the skin