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Bird of Paradise Fungus from Black Stalks

Treating Fungal Spots on Bird of Paradise Stalks

6-year-old Bird of Paradise has black spots on stalks, losing leaves, no blooms. Water/fertilizer unchanged.

Treatment

Nick says constant conditions + black spots = fungus. Spray entire plant with broad-spectrum copper fungicide. Affected leaves stay spotted; new growth should be clean.

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