I have about 5 rhodies in my yard. They should be fine, but 2 of them get mildew on new growth every year, and the leaves get all spotty and shriveled up.
Does anyone know how to avoid this?
2006-08-14 07:00:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
There is no debris under them, and they have redwood bark mulch underneath. They've been dry (no watering) over the summer, but that's when it always happens. Could a lack of water lead to mildew?
2006-08-14 09:31:52 · update #1
Phlox are prone to powdery mildew, but I'm not sure about rhodies. In any case, one way to combat mildew is to spray with a TBsp. baking soda to a gallon of water. Repeat after a rain.
Don't let anyone know I told you this. This is not an "approved" use of baking soda!
2006-08-14 10:40:46 · answer #1 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have a mildew problem! If you have any leaves or old debree including mulch under them rake it up and put it in the compost pile, then put some fresh mulch, like cedar or cocoa chips, under them. Usually when they have mildew they're just not getting enough air circulation. Enjoy they are beautiful plants!!
2006-08-14 14:13:36 · answer #2 · answered by Geri H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am going through this with my Flox and got lots of answers on here the other day. I am using a couple squirts of disinfectant soap and filling with water in a squirt bottle and sraying them all down every couple days. Seems to be slowing it down some.
2006-08-14 14:10:28 · answer #3 · answered by darlene793 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋