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If the leaves turn brown unexpectedly, a disease can be behind it
Copper rock pear does not suffer from a pear grid
Copper Mushroom is a robust and easy-care shrub that is not prone to diseases and pests. Like many rose plants, it can be attacked by fire blight. Also, the powdery mildew does not stop in front of copper pear.
Early article Copper Rock pear is not poisonousThe wild-type varieties of the copper rock pear are more resistant to pests and pathogens than the cultivated and grafted varieties. Generally, the copper rock pear is considered not susceptible to disease. Since she is only distantly related to the pear, she can not get the dreaded pear grid. In copper-pear (also called currant tree), the fire blight and the powdery mildew are the most common.
The fire blaze
Fire blight is a bacterial disease in which the leaves wither and turn brown to black, the branches dry up and die off. The infestation by fire blight actually only help radical cutting measures, with all affected parts of the plant must be removed. Only the healthy wood can stand still, even if the cutting is sometimes difficult.
The powdery mildew
When infested with powdery mildew, the leaves and fruits get a white coating and dry. The fungal disease is favored by prolonged moisture and incorrect location. In addition, dense foliage makes rainwater difficult to evaporate, thereby creating conditions for the spread of mildew. The following measures are used to prevent or remedy the situation:
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Other fungi, such as Verticilium or Phytophtera, also have a fair amount of moisture in the soil and can infest even resilient plants.