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Affected areas develop a dry, slightly sunken texture

As the infestation progresses, leaves turn yellow and drop

Discoloration (brown to black) appears near the base of the plant

If left untreated, new growth and growing points die back

In severe cases, part of the stem turns brown, dies, and collapses inward

Leaves and stems become blackened by sooty mold developing on honeydew excretions

Leaves become soft and translucent, turn black, and wilt as if rotting

Leaves suddenly wilt or drop all at once without changing color first

New leaves near the growing point may be stunted or deformed

Numerous white stipples appear on leaf surfaces, giving the foliage a bleached, hazy appearance

Part of the stem or caudex becomes water-soaked and soft

Symptoms progress rapidly within a few days after exposure to intense light

Symptoms spread rapidly to surrounding tissue within a few days

The affected area turns brown to black and emits an unpleasant odor

The caudex becomes soft and yields to gentle pressure

The surface of the caudex or stem discolors and the affected area softens or becomes sunken

The surface of the caudex or stem turns white to cream-colored and dries out and hardens

Tiny reddish-brown mites and fine webbing are visible on the undersides of leaves

Tissue around the affected area collapses and becomes sunken as it breaks down

Tissue around the infested areas turns yellow and the plant's overall vigor declines

Unlike natural dormancy leaf drop, leaves deteriorate rapidly in color and form

When removed from the pot, roots are found to be black, decayed, and foul-smelling

White cottony masses or hard brown shell-like coverings are found at stem bases and in caudex crevices

White or brown bleached patches and scorched marks appear on leaf surfaces