"Tom J" wrote in message
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"Lauren" wrote in message
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Are you sure it's a fungus and not scale?

No matter which it is, wouldn't a stem taken to the local nursey get the
proper fungiside/insecticide to treat the problem?

Tom J

Not necessarily. The local nursery could be a Lowe's or Wal*Mart.
Remember, the OP is in Tennessee.