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- White toppings on the cherry laurel - what to do?
- Wipeable, white coating on or under the foliage
- Remedy for mildew
- White plaque on the branches
- The fight against lice
- Tips & Tricks
White toppings on the cherry laurel - what to do?
A white coating on the foliage or branches of the cherry laurel is not only an optical problem. Triggered by fungi or pests, the metabolism of the woodland is impaired and the laurel cherry is severely damaged in the long run.
Wipeable, white coating on or under the foliage
Powdery mildew can be recognized by the white, flour-like coating that spreads exclusively on the upper side of the leaves. In the case of downy mildew, reddish purple spots appear on the upper side of the leaves. The dirty whitish-gray mushroom grass can only be found on the underside of the leaves.
Remedy for mildew
Mildew can be combated environmentally friendly with milk or vinegar sprays. However, these gentle methods require a repeated and consistent application. In addition, it is recommended to cut out all diseased parts of the plant and dispose of them in the household waste. In case of very strong infestation, you can use a fungicide that effectively kills the fungus.
White plaque on the branches
Discover a white plaque on the branches and shoot tip is often an infestation with mealybugs. The approximately ten millimeters large animals from the kind of the Schildläuse are covered with a light, greasy hair and form large colonies on the branches. They harm the cherry laurel in three ways:
The fight against lice
Tips & Tricks
Regular spraying with horsetail or nettle tea prevents re-infestation with scale insects or mildew.