Flowers Deformed - Leaves Deformed - Flowers Blotchy

Flowers are deformed or twisted, and the leaves are deformed or twisted. Also, the flowers are blotchy or streaked.

This combination of symptoms may be caused by a couple of problems. You may either view the list of possible causes, or select from the list of additional symptoms below in order to narrow down your search.

• List of possible causes.

Additional Symptoms

• Leaves darken on the edge. Edges appear brown in color.
• Leaves have dark speckles on the underside of them.
• Leaves curl up on the edge.
• Leaves are smaller than normal.
• Leaves have scarring on the upperside of them.
• Leaves have streaks on the underside of them. Streaks are gray or silver in color.
• Leaves in the crown have excessive plant hairs growing from them.
• Flowers are damaged. They may have holes in them.
• Crown has excessive plant hairs growing from it.
• Visible insects or related pests. These pests may only be visible with a magnifying glass.

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