Three Easy Ways to Rid Roses of Mildew
Mildew is the bane of all dedicated Rosarians. The most common type of mildew is powdery mildew, which is caused by the sphaerotheca pannosa var. rosae fungus. Powdery mildew is characterized by white or grayish powdery growth on the leaves, shoots, buds, and sometimes even appears on the petals of rose bushes. These small patches of mildew spread in white strands across the plant’s foliage. As the fungus draws moisture and nutrients from the leaves, the leaves will begin to crinkle and fall.
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Topic: Roses and Rose Gardening
