Hosta virus X
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CLASSIFICATION
Viruses, Alphaflexiviridae, Potexvirus
ABOUT
Hosta virus X causes infectious disease in hostas, leading to the development of green-colored spots on leaves that may give them a mottled appearance. Other symptoms include brown spots and twisted leaves.
How to treat?
Biological
If possible remove and destroy the infected plant. Burn it or toss it into the garbage. Do not compost.
Disease prevention
Use healthy, certified seeds and seedlings.
Disinfect tools, infected flower pots, and hands to avoid disease transmission.
Eliminate potential disease carriers (e.g. snails).
Do not immediately plant new plants in the place where the infected plant used to be.
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