Very dark green spots engulf the leaf in a soft rot which smells foul.
Infected tissue falls away giving the leaf a tattered appearance.
When stems are infected, lower leaves wilt and die. Erwinia Purchase plants free of the disease. Discard infected plants and water in a manner that keeps the surface of the plants dry at all times. Bacterial Leaf Spot Translucent spots on leaf margins become dull green with bright yellow halos. Spot size and shape are limited by leaf veins.