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Fuchsia Diseases

Informational table showing disease name, symptoms, pathogen/cause, and management of Fuchsia diseases.

Updated:

July 8, 2025

Fuschia flowers

Disease	Symptoms	Pathogen/Cause	Management
Rhizoctonia Root Rot	Plants are stunted. Stem bases become dry and shredded. Plants die.	Rhizoctonia	Plant in potting media treated to eliminate pathogens. Apply a fungicide to protect plants.
Rust	Yellowish-orange spore masses form on the underside of leaves.	Pucciniastrum	Apply a fungicide to protect plants.