Schefflera Brown Leaf Spots: Copper Fungicide for Bacteria/Fungus

Schefflera Brown Leaf Spots: Copper Fungicide for Bacteria/Fungus

Variegated schefflera with brown spots starting in leaf center, falling off when touched: could be bacterial or fungal leaf spot, or environmental.

Treatment

• Remove affected leaves.
• Spray Hi-Yield Copper Fungicide (copper based) per label for ornamentals.
• Copper active against both fungi and bacteria.
• Spray outside in shade; safe, considered organic.
• Reassess in 2 weeks.

Single product covers both pathogen types; start here before specialized tests.