common plant diseases

 About common plant diseases

Diseases are caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. These active creatures have a way of preventing all gardeners from time to time. It is important to have a good understanding of the diseases before you effectively send the packing - and regain the joy of gardening. Let's get started!

Worse diseases

Leaf spots are one of the most common symptoms of diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Other symptoms of the disease include sudden withering, ragged, or curled leaves, decayed flowers or fruits, usually discolored or spotted foliage, and poor growth.

Location of bacteria

Most common in wet, humid weather, the disease can be controlled by avoiding working between wet plants. Bacterial spot symptoms vary but usually, they change the color of the leaves to form a dark brown sore surrounded by a yellow halo.

Black spot

The fungal disease, especially found in roses, causes blackheads on leaves and foliage. Blackheads grow rapidly over long periods of wet weather. Provide good air circulation around the plants to encourage the leaves to dry quickly. Also, when watering the plants, water the base of the plant and keep the leaves as dry as possible.

Mosaic virus

Peonies and other plants infected with these or other viruses must be destroyed to prevent the spread of incurable diseases. Diseased leaves have patterns with yellow or green spots. The leaves can be crushed, cupped, or rolled.

Powdery mildew

Fungi similar to white powder on leaves thrive in dry, humid weather. Prevent powdery mildew on plants at adequate intervals when planting. Adequate spacing between plants allows air circulation, which promotes the growth of powdery mildew.

Rose Rosette

The virus is transmitted by small insects. It cannot be prevented or cured. The best course of action is to remove the affected plants. Symptoms include dense, red new stems with a normal number of spines. At the end of the affected stems is often a large flush of growth.

Rust

It is spread by many fungal species, weakening plants by rusting rusty leaves with orange, gold, or brownish-red spots. Rust is often not guaranteed in cosmetics and control in general. Promote healthy growing conditions and plants will beat rust outbreaks.

Prevention is important

Prevention against germs is the best protection. Above all, start with immune plant species and practice garden hygiene. An immunization strategy includes:

Site plants are at a distance to allow air circulation.

Manage vulnerable plants, grow in recommended sun, water well, do not overdo or fertilize.

Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of garden oil in a quarter of water and spray the leaves of healthy plants with a homemade fungicide.

Remove and debris can affect plant parts.