Houseplant Diseases

10

Dec

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, Houseplant Diseases

5 Common Malabar Spinach Diseases + True Tips to Control Malabar Spinach Leaf Spot Diseases 

I grow malabar spinach in a pot at my house. As a horticultural consultant with a PhD in Plant Protection Science, I know that when growing Malabar spinach (Basella alba), I must be mindful of several common diseases and pests that can affect the plant. Even though Malabar spinach is a hardy plant, it can still fall prey to various issues, especially fungal diseases and nematode infestations. Here's how I manage some of the most common problems according to my experience: Malabar Spinach Leaf Spot Diseases 1- Leaf Blight (Alternaria alternata)     Symptoms: Dark, angular spots with concentric rings appear…

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03

Nov

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, Houseplant Diseases

Stem Rot in Jade Plant: Fix it According to My Tips

As a horticultural consultant, I know three factors can cause stem rot in Jade plants: low soil oxygen, cold temperatures, and fungal and bacterial pathogens. In this post, I discuss all of these causal agents, so stay with me to detect and fix your Jade plant problem. Stem Rot in Jade Plant and Root Breathing Roots breathe like foliage. They absorb oxygen from the spaces between soil particles and release Co2 there. If roots cannot breathe, they will die and rot. In this situation, the stems will also rot. In the following, I listed conditions in which the roots cannot gain Oxygen from…

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28

Oct

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, Houseplant Diseases

Detect Fungus on Jade Plant and Treat it According to My Tips

The fungus can cause problems for your Jade plant, and some are causal agents of fatal diseases. For example, gery mold, powdery mildew, stem or crown wilt, and root rot are severe diseases that affect leaves, stems, and roots. Various fungi are responsible for the above diseases with different treatments to control them. So, to get rid of every fungus on your Jade plant, you must detect them correctly. Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant with a PhD in plant protection science. People often send me pics of sick plants and ask me about their problems. The Jade plant is a popular houseplant that can…

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17

Oct

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, Houseplant Diseases

Powdery Mildew on Jade Plant Diseases: Get Rid of it According to my Tests

Do you spot white fungus on your jade plant? It can be Powdery Mildew on Jade plant, a fungal disease associated with cool, humid conditions and lack of good air circulation. You cannot cure the infected leaves; you should pick them off and place them in the trash. However, you can control their extension on your jade plant and their spread to other plants. I’m a horticultural consultant who has a PhD in Plant Protection Science. So, keep reading to tell you how to get rid of and prevent Powdery Mildew on your Jade Plant according to my experience. First,…

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13

Oct

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, Houseplant Diseases

Bacterial Soft Rot on Jade Plant: Treat Stem Rot on Jade with Tested and True Tips

Stem rot jade plant is a common Jade problem among its parents. It is a bacterial soft rot on Jade plants that Pectobacterium, Dickeya species, and certain Pseudomonas, Bacillus and Clostridium species can cause. Bacterial soft rot affects succulents and other plants causing them to become soft, watery, and black. However, you cannot treat the rot parts, but you can control the spreading of soft rot to healthy parts of your Jade and succulents. Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant (I have a PhD in plant protection science). Join me in this post to help you Fix your sick Jade from one of…

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08

Oct

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, Houseplant Diseases

Jade Plant scaly leaves: The Final Answer to an unresolved Jade Plant Problem

Sometimes brown, rough, scaly areas appear on the leaves of the Jade plant, it can be only several bumps or covers an extended area of the leaf surface. What is it? What wrong caused it? How to control Jade Plant scaly leaves? Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant and want to discuss why the leaves of Jade plants get rough and scaly. First, I want to ensure you don’t mistake scale bugs on the Jade Plant with the scaly leaves. They are different subjects. Scale insects are tiny bugs on houseplants which will become a trouble if you don’t control them immediately. To…

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29

Sep

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, Houseplant Diseases

Get Rid of Any Mold on Jade Plant According to My Tests

Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant, welcome to my page. Today, we want to speak about mold on Jade Plant leaves, which most Plant parents complain about. It may be black, grey, or white. Two things can cause Black mold on your Jade plant leaves: Sooty mod and Botrytis fungi. However, Grey mold is caused by Botrytis infection. The white mold on Jade plants is often a sign of a fungal disease called Powdery mold, although people sometimes confuse Mealybugs as white mold, this is wrong. Let's discuss above molds on Jade Plant leaves in detail in the following. I will…

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19

Sep

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, Houseplant Diseases

Botrytis on Jade Plants: Tested Ways to Get Rid of Gery Mold on Crassula ovata

What is this mold on my Jade plant leaves? If your Jade plant's moldy leaves are soft to mushy and greyer than white, it is involved with one of the dangerous succulents called Botrytis also known as grey mold. Here, I show you how to get rid of Botrytis on Jade Plants. keep reading. It is a common Jade plant fungal disease which thrives in cool, humid conditions and/or lack of good air circulation. Never leave this disease untreated because can cause significant damage to your Jade plant. Before diving into Botrytis controlling manners, you must detect your jade plant…

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09

Sep

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, House Plant Pests, Houseplant Diseases

Fix your Gollum Jade Plant Leaves Falling off: According to My Tests

Drooping the leaves of the Gollum Jade plant is a common problem among indoor plant parents, it is often due to a wrong thing about their watering manner from overwatering to underwatering. However other agents like inadequate light, repotting, sudden temperature changes, and some pests and diseases can cause Gollum jade plant leaves falling off. Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant. In this post, I will show you why are your Gollum jade plant leaves falling off and then I also tell you what to do with your fallen jade leaves. Why Are My Gollum Jade Plant Leaves Falling off? Overwatering:…

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03

Sep

By Elahe Rabiei

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Pest and Diseases, House Plant Pests, Houseplant Diseases

Why Is My Gollum Jade Plant Dying?

The most common reason for "Gollum jade plant dying" is root rot due to overwatering, planting in heavy soil or a pot without enough drainage holes. However, sometimes other wrong caring manners like underwatering, keeping plants in low-light or tiny bugs and diseases can kill your Gollum jade plant. Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant and in this post, I want to tell you about bad things that lead your Gollum jade plant to die. I will also show you how to treat your sick Gollum jade and prevent these problems. Let’s get going. Fun Facts About Gollum Jade Plant’s Name…

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