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Q.My Night Bloom Cereus Has Strange Spots On The Leaves I Just Emptied The Dish Underneath The Pot Which Had Collected A Lot Of Wate

Zone Belchertown MA 01007 | Marlene Barnett added on September 15, 2022 | Answered

r. I can’t tell if an insect did this or if its from too much water or something else. I have not had this problem before so I really hope I have not killed it! It has been outdoors in part sun/shade through this summer’s drought and recent cloudbursts! Thank you for any suggestions!

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BushDoctor
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Answered on September 16, 2022

This looks like bacterial spot. It doesn't look bad, yet, and looks to be easily treated with a fungicide. Do be sure that the soil has time to dry out, thoroughly, between waterings. These plants can handle drought, pretty well. They cannot handle overwatering.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/night-blooming-cereus/night-blooming-cereus.htm

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