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A fungal disease which attacks the foliage, stems, flowers and fruit on a range of edible plants and ornamentals. They usually have a narrow host range
White, powdery felt-like patches on upper or lower leaf surfaces, flowers and fruit, with affected growths often becoming stunted or distorted. Leaves may turn yellow and develop a pinkish tinge also, the plant declines in vigour. Development of the fungus is faster during dry conditions and is most rapid on warm days with cool, damp nights. Plants affected include; Acanthus, apple, azaleas, blackcurrant, cabbages, cauliflowers, courgettes, cucumbers. delphiniums, gooseberry, grapes, honeysuckle, marrows, oak, peas, phlox, rhododendron and roses.
Now you know what the problem is, and the damage it is doing, don't let your plant suffer.
For specific problems try one of our specialists...
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Melbourne, Australia
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Cape Town, South Africa
Gardens of the Generalife, Alhambra
Granada, Spain
Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tokyo, Japan
Keukenhof
Lisse, Netherlands
Dubai Miracle Garden
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
