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black spot

Posted by rross NSW Aust (My Page) on
Wed, Apr 7, 04 at 7:53

Is there any cure for small black spots all over impatiens (Busy Lizzie) leaves? A lot of these plants are coming up by themselves in the common garden I look after for a block of flats. I'm happy to let the plants take over the place, but the spots are ugly. Any suggestions involving no chemicals would be greatly appreciated.


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RE: black spot

Could it be Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus ?
Small black spots which appear on the leaves are usually caused by thrips.. did you see any ? Also make sure the plants are adequately spaced so foliage can dry during the day. Avoid watering in late afternoon/early evening. Instead water after dew fall, or in the morning hours. (unless you can water without wetting foliage).

If you already have netrotic spotted virus, it may be very difficult to eradicate unless you are preparred to do some very thorough cleaning out.

One way to know, check the new growth. If the young leaves appear stunted (small, wont grow), this could be your problem.


 
 

 

 


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