The lateral leaflets have noticeably shorter stalks than other cultivars, giving the leaf a full compact appearance. Symptoms - Anthracnose of both Grape Ivy and Kangaroo Vine often occurs during the rooting process. Many leaves can be affected and often cuttings are lost due to leaf abscission. The acervuli are usually black and appear to be the size of pepper grains. If the lesions dry out they often turn tan to gray and can be papery.
Many lesions coalesce on plants under high moisture conditions.
Large, well established plants are also susceptible to Colletotrichum sp. In these cases, the youngest leaves are most severely affected. Minimizing the amount of water applied to leaves can reduce disease as can wide spacing of plants which enhances rapid drying of the foliage. Symptoms - Botrytis infections are typified by large grayish areas on leaf margins and sometimes in leaf centers. Tissue in the center of the plant is commonly infected since moisture levels in these areas are highest.