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How to Take Care of Powdery Mildew on Plants

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that can infect several trees and shrubs and a few flowers.

The following is a simple recipe that you can keep on hand to help take care of Powdery Mildew on Plants...

Things You'll Need

  • 1 gallon warm water
  • 3 tablespoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon Murphy's Oil Soap
  • Spray bottle
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Instructions

    • 1

      Keep these ingredients on hand so when you start to see a problem, you can nip it in the bud.

      And if you have plants that are susceptible to Powdery Mildew, you can use this as a preventive measure.

    • 2

      When you start to see a problem, you will want to mix all the ingredients. Make sure they are mixed well.

    • 3

      Pour this mixture into a spray bottle and spray the plants at first sign.

      Make sure you coat both sides of the leaves thoroughly.

    • 4

      You will want to spray your plants every 7 to 10 days. When the temperature gets to be about 70' during the day, you will need to stop using this spray.

    • 5

      If you have a plant that has a tendency to get Powdery Mildew, you will want to spray the plant once or twice daily in early spring before the disease appears.

    • 6

      If you do see signs of Powdery Mildew, remove the leaves that are affected.

      Prune the plant/leaves to make sure your plant has a good air circulation.