Black Foot Disease

Roots and lower stem tissue become black and necrotic. Use well-draining soil and disease-free stock. You are most likely to notice symptoms during periods of active growth, particularly when moisture levels favor pathogen development. Early recognition is your best advantage: the sooner you identify the problem, the more effective your management options will be.

Manage black foot disease by breaking the disease cycle at the points you can control: remove infected tissue and debris, reduce moisture on susceptible foliage, and maintain plant health through proper watering and fertilization. Healthy, well-sited plants resist infection more effectively than stressed ones, so addressing underlying site conditions often solves the problem better than repeated chemical applications.