Rose Gardening Tips
To make sure that your prized roses remain in
the best of health, simply follow these tips.
1. Black Spots on Leaves
This disease is commonly known as black spot. Black spots appear as
circular with fringed edges on leaves. They cause the leaves to
yellow. Remove the infected foliage and pick up any fallen leaves
around the rose. Artificial sprays may be used to prevent or treat
this kind of rose disease.
2. Stunted or malformed young canes
Known as powdery mildew, this is a fungal disease that covers
leaves, stems and buds with wind spread white powder. It makes the
leaves curl and turn purple. Spray with Funginex or Benomyl to treat
this fungal disease.
3. Blistered underside of leaves
Known as rust, this disease is characterized by orange-red blisters
that turn black in fall. It can survive the winter and will then
attack new sprouts in the spring. Collect and discard leaves that
are infected in fall. a Benomyl or Funginex spray every 7-10 days
may help.
4. Malformed or stunted leaves and flowers
This is caused by spider mites. They are tiny yellow, red or green
spiders found on the underside of leaves where they suck juices. The
application of Orthene or Isotox may help in treating this
infestation.
5. Weak and mottled leaves with tiny white webs under them
This is caused by aphids. They are small soft-bodied insects that
usually brown, green or red. Often clustered under leaves and flower
buds, they suck plant juices from tender buds. Malathion or diazinon
spray may help roses to survive these bugs.
6. Flowers that don't open or are deformed when they open.
Thrips could be the reason behind this problem. They are slender,
brown-yellow bugs with fringed wings that also suck juices from
flower buds. Cut and discard the infested flowers. Orthene and
malathion may also treat this problem.
Remember that roses are hungry feeders that require much fertilizer
to become healthy bushes.
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