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Fight down mildew in the cherry laurel
An infection of the laurel cherry with downy mildew can be seen on the white-colored mushroom grass on the underside of the leaf. On the upper side of the leaves are often brown or purple discolored areas. Downy mildew requires a lot of moisture to grow and often occurs in wet weather conditions.
Suitable agents
In light infestation it may be sufficient to cut off all affected parts of the plant and dispose of them in the household waste. You should refrain from composting, because the downy mildew forms permanent spores, which are spread in the garden when applying the fertilizer.
Before you reach for the chemical mace, you should tackle the downy mildew with environmentally friendly means. Have proven successful spraying with garlic or onion broth. Niemöl is considered a secret weapon against mildew. It increases its resistance to sprayed on the plant and kills the fungus. If the infestation can not be contained, the trade holds highly effective fungicides ready.
Tips & Tricks
Create a natural balance in the garden, prevent mildew. The cute ladybugs graze the mushroom and keep it in check.