Diseases
Verticillium wilt
Identify Verticillium wilt: symptoms, possible causes, prevention, and practical actions for 8 affected plants. One-sided wilting of a leaf or shoot
Verticillium wilt is relevant across 8 plant profiles on Wild-Wuchs. In the data it is most often linked with Eggplant, Raspberry, Sambucus, Ribes, potato. Typical signs include: One-sided wilting of a leaf or shoot For gardeners, early diagnosis, suitable growing conditions, and gentle action matter most: Crop rotation with non-Solanaceae plants
Plants
8
Category
Fruit, Vegetables, Woody plants
Risk
medium
Synonyms
Verticillium-Welke, Verticillium-welke, Verticilliumwelke, verticillium-welke, verticilliumwelke
Scientific name
Verticillium spp.
Overview
Symptoms
- One-sided wilting of a leaf or shoot
- Yellowing and leaf drop
- Browned vascular tissues inside the wood
Damage
- A fungal disease that affects the plant's xylem, blocking water uptake. Causes wilting and can lead to plant death.
- Soil-borne fungal disease that clogs the plant's vascular system. Leads to wilting and death of canes, often one-sided.
Prevention
- Crop rotation with non-Solanaceae plants
- Cultivate resistant varieties
- Avoid soil damage
Organic control
- Befallene Pflanzen sofort entfernen und vernichten
- Vermeidung von Staunässe
- no
Affected plants
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FAQ
How do I recognize Verticillium wilt?
One-sided wilting of a leaf or shoot
What causes Verticillium wilt?
Causes often relate to site conditions, weather, care, plant density, or pest pressure.
How can I prevent Verticillium wilt?
Crop rotation with non-Solanaceae plants
What helps against Verticillium wilt?
Befallene Pflanzen sofort entfernen und vernichten
Which plants are affected?
Eggplant, Raspberry, Sambucus, Ribes, potato, Okra, Sea Buckthorn, Sour cherry
When does Verticillium wilt usually appear?
Timing depends on plant, weather, and growing conditions; check regularly during stress periods.