Roses are a decoration of many gardens and balconies. Unfortunately, they are also quite susceptible to fungal diseases, and one of the most common and most dangerous is the so -called rust of pink.
Rust of pink is a fungal disease, which is perpetrators of which are two species of fungi: Phragmidium Tuberculatum and Phragmidium Mucoronatum. Most often is transferred by the wind or goes to the garden with new seedlings. The development of the disease is conducive to moist conditions – rainy weather, morning fog, as well as watering roses “from above”, which causes long -lasting moisture on the leaves.
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The first symptoms appear in spring. Small, orange spots with a diameter of about 1 mm are visible on the bottom of the lower leaves. Over time, these spots merge into larger clusters, and after about three weeks they darken, turning brown and then black. At the same time, yellowish discoloration appears on the upper side of the leaves.
The infected plant loses the leaves, blooms much less, and young cuttings can completely die. Importantly, The mushroom winter in shoots and fallen leaveswhich means that without appropriate actions can return in the next season.
Before you reach for chemical fungicides, it’s worth trying Homemade spraying that is safe for plants and the environment. You need a few ingredients that most gardeners have at home:
- 1.5 teaspoons of baking soda,
- 1 tablespoon of rapeseed oil,
- 100 g of gray soap,
- ½ cup of white vinegar,
- 3.5 liters of water.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly and pour into the sprayer. Spray sick shrubs every morning for 7 days. Such a procedure should stop the development of the disease, especially in the initial phase. Remember, however, that it will not undo existing damage. Its purpose is to stop the infection and protect healthy parts of the plant.
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Prevention is the best way to fight rust. Here are some key rules:
- Water from below – do not soak the leaves and buds.
- Regularly cut the bushes – this will improve air circulation.
- Clean up the fallen leaves – this is a potential source of spores.
- Use preventive spraying – especially during moist weather.
- Watch plants – a quick reaction can save the entire bush.
By taking care of the appropriate cultivation conditions, you can effectively reduce the risk of rust of roses in your garden. And when the disease appears after all, you must act quickly and consistently.
