When serious, the disease causes severe leaf drop. Insect injury can create entrances for the disease. Plants grown in high humidity may be attacked by gray mold. This disease is not a problem when plants are grown properly. Anthracnose, also called wither tip, causes spots on the leaves and flowers.
Cankers then form on the stem causing wilting of the branch tip.
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