My camelias have black spots on the leaves !
What are they and what do I do ?

On Tue, 27 Apr 2004 15:21:46 +0100, "icarus"
wrote:

My camelias have black spots on the leaves !
What are they and what do I do ?

Probably just a superficial sooty mould. This grows on the sticky
deposits (honeydew) that drips onto the leaves from aphids on the
under sides of leaves further up. Not in itself harmful, but do a
general check for aphids or other sap-sucking insects and take
appropriate action. A soapy-water spray is quite effective. The mould
can usually be wiped away with a damp cloth if you really want to.


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Chris

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