Black spot is a dangerous disease (the fungus Diplocarpon rosae) that affects roses. It should be carefully observed, and in the case of the first changes on the leaves, take appropriate action immediately. Thanks to them, you will fight the problem, and the rose will come back to life and delight with its appearance again. It turns out that homemade preparations that you can prepare yourself will help. Here’s what to do.
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Rose black spot. Home remedies are the key to success
The development of the fungus that causes black spot in roses is favored by leaves not cleaned up in autumn, densely planted roses, poor weather, lack of fertilization and weeds. If you regularly and properly care for the plant, you will avoid disease. However, if you did not manage to do this, you can still save the roses. All you need to do is use an easy-to-prepare homemade spray. What should I do?
- Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda in 1 liter of water.
- Pour the solution into a spray bottle and spray the infected roses.
- Repeat every other day twice a week.
Do not forget to regularly remove weeds around the plant. Also, get rid of infected leaves and shoots with pruning shears, which should then be disinfected. This will prevent you from spreading the disease to other plants.
What to spray roses for black leaf spot? Homemade mixes will work
In addition to spraying with baking soda, you can also use another mixture. A yeast solution will work, which will inhibit the growth of harmful pathogens and fungi. How to prepare it?
- Dissolve 100 g of baker’s yeast in 0.5 l of full-fat milk.
- Dilute the solution in 10 liters of water.
- Add 1 tablespoon of liquid soap to the mixture.
- Spray roses several times a month.
Source: Gazeta
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