Diseases and Pests of Plane Flower and Their Control

Diseases of Plane Flower

Leaf spot and powdery mildew

The most common diseases of plane flowers are leaf spot and powdery mildew.

Leaf spot and powdery mildew are both fungal diseases, lesions caused by fungi.

When plane flowers are infected with fungi, they can develop lesions and develop diseases such as leaf spot and powdery mildew. Leaf spot disease mainly manifests itself as spots on the leaves of plane flowers, which gradually expand and affect the entire plant. The white phoenix disease manifests itself as mold on the leaves and the appearance of spots, which affects photosynthesis, disrupts normal metabolism and causes premature aging.

Prevention and treatment methods

The prevention and control of leaf spot and powdery mildew of plane flowers mainly consists of four steps:

The first step is to remove dead branches and leaves in spring and autumn and cut off diseased branches in time. If you find diseased leaves, burn them.

The second step is to frequently observe the growth of the plane flowers and spray 65% ​​mancozeb wettable powder 600 times diluted before the disease occurs for prevention;

The third step is to do a good job of daily maintenance, fertilize and water properly, and pay attention to ventilation and light transmission;

The fourth step is that if leaf spot and powdery mildew break out, you can spray 50% carbendazim, or 50% thiophanate-methyl 500-600 times diluted, or 75% thiophanate-methyl 600-800 times diluted for treatment at the early stage of the disease.

Pests of Plane Flower

Aphids, scale insects and leaf rollers

Aphids, scale insects and leaf rollers are common pests of plane flowers. Aphids mainly suck the sap of the plant, causing the branches and leaves to wither. Scale insects also feed on plant sap and may cause other damage. The larvae of the leaf roller eat plant leaves, or burrow into fruits to eat them, or spin silk cocoons inside leaves. Harmful to the health of plants.

Prevention and treatment methods

When aphids, scale insects, leaf rollers and other pests break out on plane flowers, you can spray them with 1000 times diluted 40% oxydemeton-methyl emulsifiable concentrate.