Hydrangeas are often plagued by powdery mildew, a disease caused by fungi from the powdery mildew family. They attack leaves, flowers, stems, buds and fruits. They can completely destroy the plant, so if you notice its presence, you better take action quickly. Here’s how to deal with this disease.
How to recognize powdery mildew? Be careful, because it is a very dangerous disease. It may lead to the death of the plant
A characteristic feature of powdery mildew is a floury coating on the leaves. It is white or gray in color, appears on the upper side of the leaves and is very difficult to wipe off the surface. It most often occurs in dry weather, high temperatures and lack of rain. It attacks both weeds and cereals, trees, shrubs and ornamental plants such as hydrangeas.
Pruning garden hydrangeas is an issue that puzzles many garden owners. photo: shutterstock / Cristina Ionescu
Mealworm causes plants to slowly die. First, the leaves turn yellow and the flowers wither, and then wither completely with time. How to deal with this disease? Well, it turns out that all you need to do is spray it at home and you will save the drying ones. How to prepare it?
What to do if the hydrangea withers? How to get rid of powdery mildew? This home spray will destroy fungal spores
Nettle slurry will work great in the fight against powdery mildew. It will not only support development and improve flowering, but also fight diseases caused by fungi. How to spray nettles? Just throw fresh nettle into a container and pour water over it. Set aside for 3-4 days, then dilute the infusion with water in a 1:5 ratio and spray the hydrangea and the ground around it. This spraying should be repeated every 2 weeks.
Source: Gazeta
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