cyclamen Fusarium wilt

Symptoms

Leaves yellow progressively, often starting on one side of the plant, then wilt while sometimes staying attached; the corm cut across shows brown discoloration of the vascular ring; roots and corm rot; the plant declines over weeks despite watering. Common in warm growing conditions.

Plants affected

• cyclamen (florist's cyclamen)

Common questions

How do I recognise cyclamen Fusarium wilt on cyclamen (florist's cyclamen)?

Leaves yellow progressively, often starting on one side of the plant, then wilt while sometimes staying attached; the corm cut across shows brown discoloration of the vascular ring; roots and corm rot; the plant declines over weeks despite watering. Common in warm growing conditions.

Do I have to report cyclamen Fusarium wilt?

No. cyclamen Fusarium wilt is not a notifiable organism, so there is nothing to report to an authority. Treat it as a normal garden problem.

How is cyclamen Fusarium wilt treated?

Mainly with biological and cultural measures — removing affected material, changing the conditions that favour it, and treating with agents approved in your country. The exact steps and their timing depend on the plant, the season and where you live: Dr. Phyto works them out in a free diagnosis.