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Camellia
Good Morning,
I wonder if anyone can help me with a problem I have with a camellia? We have a fairly large Camellia in our front garden that was planted at least 20 years ago and has always thrived and had numerous flowers in spite of our soil being mostly clay. We've noticed this year that although there are loads of buds some of the leaves have a black mould type covering. Would some one be able to advise me what the best treatment would be without doing the plant any damage. Many thanks Dave |
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On 24/2/07 10:37, in article , "Dave"
wrote: Good Morning, I wonder if anyone can help me with a problem I have with a camellia? We have a fairly large Camellia in our front garden that was planted at least 20 years ago and has always thrived and had numerous flowers in spite of our soil being mostly clay. We've noticed this year that although there are loads of buds some of the leaves have a black mould type covering. Would some one be able to advise me what the best treatment would be without doing the plant any damage. Have a look at this, Dave. If the cause seems to be the correct one, the cure is here, too: http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/camelli...hion_scale.asp -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/ (remove weeds from address) |
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On 24/2/07 11:18, in article , "Dave"
wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message snip Have a look at this, Dave. If the cause seems to be the correct one, the cure is here, too: http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/camelli...hion_scale.asp Hi Sacha, Yep, that seems like the problem! I'll get the spray they recomend and hope for the best!! Many thanks for your time Hope it works for you and all is well. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/ (remove weeds from address) |
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On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 11:18:37 -0000, "Dave" wrote:
"Sacha" wrote in message .uk... On 24/2/07 10:37, in article , "Dave" wrote: Good Morning, I wonder if anyone can help me with a problem I have with a camellia? We have a fairly large Camellia in our front garden that was planted at least 20 years ago and has always thrived and had numerous flowers in spite of our soil being mostly clay. We've noticed this year that although there are loads of buds some of the leaves have a black mould type covering. Would some one be able to advise me what the best treatment would be without doing the plant any damage. Have a look at this, Dave. If the cause seems to be the correct one, the cure is here, too: http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/camelli...hion_scale.asp -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/ (remove weeds from address) Hi Sacha, Yep, that seems like the problem! I'll get the spray they recomend and hope for the best!! Many thanks for your time Regards Dave Sooty mould is very common on camellias, and is caused by mould growing on the sticky deposits produced by any of several types of sap-sucking insects such as aphids, scale insects etc. It is unsightly, but seldom harmful to the plant, and can be washed off using a sponge if you're really concerned about it. Whether the sap-suckers themselves need dealing with depends on the severity of the attack. Soapy water (washing-up water strength) sees off most of them. -- Chris E-mail: christopher[dot]hogg[at]virgin[dot]net |
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