White Spots and Leaves Dying/Drying Out
scottabartlett
8 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (10)
michaelg
8 years agoscottabartlett
8 years agoRelated Discussions
White spots on leaves and dying pepper plant?
Comments (5)I think you may have 2 separate problems, judging by the photos. The white spots are probably powdery mildew, which is a type of fungus. If you're not growing organically, you may wish to treat with daconil; there is one specifically for fruits and vegetables, so use that. It's very effective. If you are growing organically you may, as suggested, try neem oil. However, don't apply it in sunlight and don't apply it if you expect temps over 90 degrees Fahrenheit, or it will burn the leaves. You may want to try a sulphur-based insecticide. "Safer" puts out one of those, but read and follow the directions, and make sure it's safe for vegetables. It is treatable if you start working on it before it invades lots of leaves and weakens the plant. =================================================== Now, about that pepper plant. It could also be powdery mildew or it could be another, more serious disease. If you're not seeing white and/or diffuse yellow on the leaves, then it may not be powdery mildew. You folks in the south get some plant diseases that those of us in the cold zones rarely or never experience. I'd feel a lot better if someone who is familiar with your part of the country would chime in. I hate to speculate, but... First, if the pepper is planted in soggy ground that does not drain well, that could be your problem. If the other plants around it are not having problems, I'd suspect a virus, root nematodes (we don't get those up here), or soil-borne bacteria (we rarely have to deal with that either). I don't like the way it is wilting. If sitting in water is not the problem, I'd suspect a systemic plant disease. I'm sorry to say that you may have to destroy the plant if it doesn't improve in a few days (and I doubt it will). By "destroy" I mean you must dig it out, root and all, and put it in the trash. Don't compost it and don't leave it around; if it's diseased you don't want to contaminate other plants. Since peppers are related to tomatoes, eggplant, and potatoes, it may infect those plants if you have them. Try googling "peppers wilting" and see if can diagnose the problem. Again, I don't have any experience with some of the diseases that are common in your part of the world. Link below to University of Florida info on diseases of peppers in FL. Best of luck. Here is a link that might be useful: UFL Pepper Diseases...See MoreAfrican violet buds are drying out and dying!
Comments (14)Pearl ... Also make sure that your plant is getting enough LIGHT. African Violets need 10-14 hours/day of BRIGHT light through a window ... or indoor fluorescent light. When I finally was able to keep my African Violets alive, ... I next learned that I needed to keep them in BRIGHT LIGHT multiple hours per day to get their flower buds to open. Those plants that I didn't get into a well-lit location would not open their flower buds, even if the plants had flowers and buds when I brought it home. Those buds would just brown and die. So check your LIGHTING. An easy way to make sure your plant is getting enough light is to purchase an inexpensive desk-lamp and use one of the 60 W fluorescent spiral bulbs in it. Train that light onto your African Violet during your waking hours, and I guarantee that you will get bloom. Examples of such lighting setups are displayed below ......See Morelychee tree drying out, droopy, dying. please help !
Comments (53)I'm so sorry, but, it doesn't look completely dead yet. Your potting mix looks very wet or is it just very black? Young lychee plant don't need the extreme moistness of larger trees does. Carefully pulled out the tree and look at the root ball/system. If they are still whitish and not dark brown. Then the lychee still has a fighting chance. All those leaves will eventually drop or you can pull them off now. It will be a slower process to regrow new leaves, but, if the root system is dark brown, then it is most likely dead. But, whitish roots, still have hope for recovering. Will be slower, but will recovered. I have some young plants like that too, all the leaves died and turned brown. But their root system is still alive, just took longer to recover, after such a stressful period of leaf drops. Hang on to the little guy, it will recover, eventually. Just don't give it water unless you notice the soil is getting on the dry side....See MoreThunbergia alata problem - white spots on leaves/leaves dying
Comments (1)Here is a photo of the plants....See Morescottabartlett
8 years agojim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
8 years agojerijen
8 years agojerijen
8 years agoscottabartlett
8 years agoPatty W. zone 5a Illinois
8 years agomichaelg
8 years ago
Related Stories
HOUSEKEEPINGOut, Darn Spot! Tips for Removing Carpet Stains
Know the right solutions and when to use them to prevent stains from pets, soda, chocolate, blood and more
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDES6 Native Ground Covers for Tough, Dry Spots
Sun beating down on your sandy gravel? Thick shade darkening your clay soil? There’s a ground cover here for you
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESGreat Design Plant: Callirhoe Involucrata Wakes Up Hot Garden Spots
Give a dry and sunny garden a jolt of violet-pink color summer to fall — and watch bees and butterflies flock to the nectar
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESInterior Brick: Paint it or Leave It?
Here's how to know if covering that brick is a sin or solution
Full StoryGARDENING FOR BUTTERFLIESGreat Design Plant: Red Yucca Spikes Dry Spots With Color
Neither heat nor cold nor lack of water fazes this flowering succulent, which adds spiky texture to Southwestern landscapes
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESGreat Design Plant: Brittlebush Brightens Rocky, Dry Spots
Masses of cheerful golden flowers belie the tough nature of this highly drought-tolerant shrub
Full StoryLAUNDRY ROOMSRoom of the Day: The Laundry Room No One Wants to Leave
The Hardworking Home: Ocean views, vaulted ceilings and extensive counter and storage space make this hub a joy to work in
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDES5 Unsung Wildflowers That Thrive in Dry Shade
Turn shady problem spots into garden idylls with with these prolific, easy-care bloomers
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESGreat Design Plant: Sunrose Dazzles on Dry Slopes
Abundant blooms and attractive foliage make this plant a welcome sight in sunny, well-drained spots
Full StoryHOUZZ TOURSMy Houzz: Color Hits the Spot in a White-on-White Scheme
Bright red furniture strikes a dramatic pose against snowy walls and floors in a Montreal loft
Full Story
diane_nj 6b/7a