In article , Richard
Green writes


My dad had a similar sooty mould on his camelia, and contacted a radio phone
in on gardening. He was advised that the sooty mould was infact droppings
from aphids, and to wash the leaves with soapy water to clean them, and then
to spray with an insecticide to kill the aphids, and a fungicide to kill the
fungal spores which they spread.
hope this helps.

!!!!!
The soapy water would probably do for the aphids. Applying an
insecticide and then a fungicide as well does seem to be overkill!


--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm