What Is Wrong With This Sapote?

Question

this is a seed-grown plant, about a year old, has been inside to date. Until recently, the plant seemed healthy. About 2 weeks ago the leaves started turning yellow, with brown dead spots. The new leaves are green. While it looks as though something has been spilt on it, I don’t believe that has happened. I have just given it to someone who can put it outside at least during the day. Can anyone tell me what may be wrong, and what to do about it?

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Answer 1

That looks like a bacterial infection. Bacteria thrive in wet soils, so make sure that the soil has a chance to dry out between waterings. Feeding and applying a fungicide will help. Old markings will not resolve, but you will know that treatment is working when the disease stops spreading.

Here are some articles that will help:

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

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/sapodilla-trees/growing-sapodilla-fruit.htm