Specks on leaf stems? / Orange spots?

[tnsmkr]

I took a leaf stem and peeled back the "skin" to see if they were internal or attached. It peeled back with the skin and inside was not infected or discolored. I think it is a mildew or fungus. The specks are semi transparent.

The Seranade and sulphur I used was not effective. I think I will try a potassium bicarbonate soloution. What do you think?

http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/bakingsoda.html

[mscaboo]

looks like you have a bug infestation,look under the leaves real close for spider mites or thripes

[tnsmkr]

The stalk and leaf stems specks are irregular shaped black to brown in color. Fungus, Virus bacteria? Getting worse!

HELP!

[Teazintoo]

sounds to me like mites.I get the same thing going .Pest control is the next step.