my honeysuckle is rooted in a shady place, the top is in constant sunshine. It has mildew. How do I get rid of the mildew nd do I need to move it to a new position in the garden? - No chemicals please
2006-09-21 21:51:30 · 7 answers · asked by pcg_100 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
The easiest way... PRUNE it to allow more light and air flow into the plant.
Powdery mildew is caused by humid conditions within the plant, so by pruning, you will allow more air to go through, drying out the interior and more sun which also dries out the interior, reducing the humid environment needed by the fungus.
Applying a fungicide ('natural' or not!) isn't going to correct the problem, proper pruning will!
2006-09-22 02:05:33 · answer #1 · answered by plantmd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several companies that make “natural” sprays for plant problems that are not considered “chemical”. Depending on the severity of the problem, they often work just fine. Many garden & landscaping companies carry these products. They are usually located next to the chemicals. I have also noticed some companies have separate displays for them.
Honeysuckles (like for instance lilacs) are one of those plants that are prone to mildew.
I live in the Mid-West & my honeysuckles get it every fall. Never fails. I don’t do anything about it. I just trim them down for winter & they take off like gangbusters every spring. Honeysuckles seem to be very hardy… They are also easy to work with when it comes to propagating. I have found they do prefer to be in a part sun & shade location. I have cut them, moved them, & crushed one when I fell right on top of it! They always offer so much for so little & bring the prettiest humming birds to our yard.
2006-09-22 02:07:23 · answer #2 · answered by gurlyruby 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Honeysuckle are prone to mildew. Moving it will not likelt make a difference. You can try a spray of wettable sulphur - I do not consider that a chemical. Or, just live with it, being sure to rake up and remove all the dropped leaves come fall.
2006-09-22 01:21:49 · answer #3 · answered by Barbados Chick 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are probably not going to like this answer - but- whenever any of my plants have got mildew, I have never been able to treat is successfully, so I have just pulled the plant up!
Dig the ground and plant something else there, and start again with your honeysuckle somewhere else!
2006-09-21 22:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-01 05:57:28 · answer #5 · answered by laseter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a solution of say 1 part garlic ( crushed ) and in a 1 litre bottle mix this with water -- and hopefully it will solve the problem ; but i would also be inclined to try and just wash it off with plain ,good old water if you can reach it okay , and give it a scrub . i do not believe you need to remove it , as i recall they've got a tap root , and to try to remove it is not a good idea .
2006-09-22 01:58:30 · answer #6 · answered by bill g 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
trim the plant all the way to about 6 inches, it will grow healthier i did that to mine
2006-09-22 00:27:00 · answer #7 · answered by getmeout2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋