Spotted Wilt

This virus infects fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica) plants. Limited details about symptoms, spread, or management strategies are available in current profiles. Spotted wilt virus can be significant on vegetable crops elsewhere but remains poorly documented on ornamental hosts in the PNW.

Vascular wilts are difficult to treat because the pathogen lives inside the plant's water-conducting tissue. Remove and destroy severely affected plants; do not compost them. The pathogen can persist in soil for years, so avoid replanting susceptible species in the same location. Focus on maintaining plant vigor through proper watering and fertilization, which helps healthy plants resist infection longer.