will adding bleach to the water of a plant reduce fungus growth?

Answer 1

Yeah, but it will kill the plant.

Answer 2

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will adding bleach to the water of a plant reduce fungus growth?

Answer 3

My husband is a chemistry major, and he helps with this problem. If it is a slight" fungus problem then just spray a small amount of an antifungal spray (ie Lysol) on the plant.

If it is sort of out of control then you can try a stronger antifungal liquid spray - you can get at a lawn/garden center.

The reason this forms (from what he told me) is usually from over-watering and not being in an area with sun (like indoors). We are not horticulturist-types, but his science background seemed to solve the problem - plus I aerate my dirt to "air" out the dirt during the winter since my plants are inside.

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

it will kill the plant. There are chemical fungal removers as well as natural ones.

Your best bet would be to take the plant to your local green house. They will help determining the exact fungus and what course of treatment works best.

i also recommend you post a little more detail such as plant type if you would like options on course of treatments. Example for cedar trees and certain bonsai trees for treating fungus you use a mild diluted detergent and wash the bark.

Answer 5

It'll turn white!!! Who knows it might actually just get rid of the fungus and will be the cleanest most prettiest plant of all.The worst that could happen is it will die.. and then you'll know not to try it again... Try it and get back to me...

Answer 6

That doesn't sound too safe, I would say yes, but you will not have a very healthy plant after that, so it mught not be worth it. I say more sunlight and less moisture. That usually helps.

Answer 7

Bleach is basically chlorine which is added to municipal water supplies in concentrations adequate to control bacterial and algal growth. Plants are less tolerant of this elemant than we are so it is best to let tap water stand in order allow the volatile chlorine molecules to dissipate. There are better methods of controling fungus.

However please note the follwing chemicals are toxic.
I will say if you have a bad infection a systemic such as Benomyl works well. It is also marketed as Benlate. It is a systemic benzimidazole fungicide that is selectively toxic to micro-organisms and to invertebrates, especially earthworms. Banner Maxx is a single site sterol inhibitor / locally systemic fungicide. This carries a class II Warning to handle so causes skin and eye irritation.
Daconil-Ultrex is a broad spectrum-multi-site /surface (plus surfactant) fungicide. This carries a class I Danger to handle so gloves and a mask are required. Fatal if swallowed", "Poisonous if inhaled", "Extremely hazardous by skin contact--rapidly absorbed through skin" I have named some brands but they are not the only ones in their class but I have used them so I know they work.
Fungecides are best used in rotation.

For an organic approach:
Fungus - Blackspot control
Modified Cornell Formula: Mix into one gallon of water, in the order listed:
2 tbsp. of ultrafine horticultural oil (such as Sunspray™ oil)
1 heaping tbsp. of baking soda
1 tbsp. of fish oil/seaweed emulsion
3-5 drops of Superthrive®
1 tbsp. of mild dishwashing soap (such as Palmolive green -- but see note below)
[Note: Labels on newer containers of Sunspray™ oil indicate that it now contains an emulsifier. In that case, the dishwashing soap can be omitted.]

Mix well and spray with a pump-up sprayer late in the evening, after first watering your roses thoroughly and spraying them with the hose to scare off some, most, or all of the beneficial insects.
DON'T ADD VINEGAR. NEVER USE ANY TYPE OF FISH OIL/SEAWEED PRODUCT CONTAINING SULFUR WITH A HORTICULTURAL OIL SPRAY. AND NEVER MIX A CHLOROTHALONIL FUNGICIDE (e.g. Daconil™ or Fung-onil™) WITH HORTICULTURAL OIL OR USE THEM ON ANY PLANT WITHIN 10 DAYS OF EACH OTHER.
For black spot control, it is important that you spray all of the plant's wood, as well as the foliage. It has been found that the black spot spores reside in lesions in the canes and that they attack, not only the foliage, but also the canes and prickles.

Milk for Mildew
Milk with its' natural enzymes and simple sugar structures can be used to combat various mildews on cucumber, asters, tomato, squash and zinnia foliage. This works by changing the pH on the surface of the leaves, so they are less susceptible to mildew. Use a 50/50 mixture of milk and water. Thoroughly spray plants every 3 to 4 days at first sign of mildews or use weekly as a preventative measure.
Milk can also be mixed at a rate of 2 ounces milk to 18 ounces of water and used as a spray every 7 to 10 days to treat mosaic disease on cucumber, tomato and lettuce.
Dried milk works and is cheaper than fresh. For roses spray milk at 1:7 once a week.
To make: Mix 1/2 teaspoon of antitranspirant (like Cloudcover, Wiltpruf etc.) with 2 cups of milk, and 1 gallon of water. Spray plants. Clean out your sprayer when done and flush with fresh water.

Answer 8

BAD IDEA! there are fungusides at the local nursery or store.....