Diseases and Pests of Pleurotus eryngii and Their Control

Pests and diseases of the lotus lantern

Leaf spot

Leaf spot disease usually occurs in spring and autumn. The symptoms are many brown or black spots on the leaves, which gradually expand.

Prevention and treatment methods

Remove the diseased parts immediately, replace the original potting soil, and spray the plants with pesticides to prevent the spread of diseases and pests.

Stem rot

Stem rot usually occurs on the newly grown branches of the plant. The diseased area is brown and gradually expands and rots.

Prevention and treatment methods

Cut off and destroy the diseased parts to prevent reinfection. You can spray pesticides to control this situation. Replace the potting soil in time, and try not to use unrotted fertilizers to fertilize the cardinal lantern, so as to reduce the source of bacteria and the occurrence of stem rot.

The prevention ability of the lotus lantern against diseases and pests is relatively strong. Prevention is the main approach to diseases and pests of the lotus lantern. You can use carbendazim and Baiduqing agents diluted with water and sprayed on the leaves to sterilize and disinfect the plants. The cycle is once every half a month.