DISEASE
 
   NAME
     Ringspot in Camellia
     Ringspot virus

Description
This is a viral problem.

Symptoms
This first appears as small pale green rings on the leaf that becomes bright green with darker edges.  The remaining leaf turns yellow and only intermittent leaves are affected on the bush.  

Source and Dispersal
It is derived from other infected plants and may be spread by propagation material.

Favoured Conditions
No favoured conditions have been diagnosed.	

Affected Plants
Only Camellia japonica

Image by B. Sonsie

Non-chemical Control
This plant cannot be cured of this disease.  Infected leaves should be removed and disposed of as they appear.  

Chemical Control
There is no chemical control for viral diseases.