Hosta virus X - Ask Extension
I recently discovered HVX in my garden when I posted some pics on Facebook. I can't easily identify it in my garden. I have been told I will eventua...
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Hosta virus X #565370
Asked May 29, 2019, 12:41 AM EDT
I recently discovered HVX in my garden when I posted some pics on Facebook. I can't easily identify it in my garden. I have been told I will eventually. By these pics I have been told is infected. How can I tell the difference between those infected and those that are naturally puckered or variegated?
Orange County New York
Expert Response
Hello,
Hosta Virus X disease can be accurately diagnosed with an Eliza test done your local diagnostic lab. The disease symptoms can closely resemble mottling and rippling hosta breeders are creating in plants, so a test is recommended.
Cornell University's link in Orange County is below.
Regards,
Carol Quish
UConn
