Anthurium (Anthurium spp.)

Mosaic disease (Cucumber mosaic virus, Vector: Aphids.)

Symptoms

  • Irregular light and dark green or yellow patches or streaks on the leaf and floral parts.
  • Symptoms are mainly seen on younger leaves.
  • Affected leaves become small, stunted, curled and wrinkled.
  • Veins may be lighter than normal or banded with dark green or yellow discoloration. Plants are often dwarfed, flowers fewer than usual, deformed, and stunted.

Management

  • Rouge out and destroy the affected plants.
  • Use disease free seed materials.