How to recognize

  • Leaf spot: water-soaked, irregular patches that may turn translucent, then tan.
  • Soft rot: rapidly spreading mush with foul odor, often starting at wounds or crowns.

What to do now

  • Remove and discard affected tissue immediately; sterilize tools between cuts.
  • Reduce overhead watering and splashing; water at soil level only.
  • Improve airflow; isolate the plant from the collection.

When to cull

If mush advances fast despite sanitation and drying, it is safer to discard the plant to protect nearby specimens.