Diseases and Pests of Plum Blossom and Their Control

Growth habits of plum blossom

The beauty plum is a shade-loving tree species that likes to live in a sunny environment. It has strong cold and drought resistance and likes humid air, but is afraid of waterlogging. The beauty plum is not very demanding on the soil, as long as it is slightly acidic and sticky soil. It hates air pollution, sulfur dioxide, car exhaust and other exhaust gases, and is extremely sensitive to pesticides such as dimethoate.

Diseases and Pests of Plum Blossom and Their Control

Disease control

Leaf spot, leaf perforation, gummosis, etc. are common diseases of beauty plum. The coping methods are: in early summer and early autumn every year, remember to spray broad-spectrum fungicides such as chlorothalonil 2 to 3 times in a row, especially when the disease occurs, it is necessary to spray fungicides for prevention and control. After winter pruning, concentrate on burning the diseased, insect-infested and dead branches that have been cut, and don't forget to clean up the fallen leaves. In daily maintenance, the tree pit should be kept clean and weeds should be removed in time. In addition, water and fertilizer management should be strengthened.

Pest Control

Aphids, caterpillars, red spiders, longhorn beetles, etc. are common pests of beauty plum. When pests occur, you can use broad-spectrum insecticides such as DDT to control them, but do not use pesticides such as omethoate that are prone to cause phytotoxicity. If stubborn pests such as longhorn beetles occur, the dry injection method of the original liquid is the best option.

This is all I have to say about the diseases and pests of plum blossoms and their prevention and treatment. I hope that flower lovers will follow my suggestions and grow healthy and beautiful plum blossoms!