How To Solve The Problem Of The Succulent Fungus?
Succulents infected with fungus are a terrible thing if you can't tell which fungus is and prescribe the right medicine. Then you must first find good information or ask an experienced grower of succulents. In fact, this situation generally occurs in Asia, why do you say that? The reason is that because the summer in Asia is relatively hot, all kinds of fungi are prone to appear. However, this is not an unresolved method. It is recommended that you read the following article carefully, which can give you a method to identify fungi. So, how to solve the problem of succulent fungus?
Fungus black spots on succulent leaves
Black mold is one of the least harmful fungi among all fungi. If you want to know if your succulents are infected by black mold, then you can observe the external shape of the plant, especially the leaves. See if they show black or dark brown fungus growth, this method is the most effective.
If you want to remove black mold, the most effective way is to spray the affected part with insecticide.
Succulent fungus white
If you see your succulents, they are dusty and have a gray or white powder coating. Then this is the symptom of powdery mildew. The fungus starts in a circular pattern and may have seen white spots on the leaves at first. When it deteriorates, all the white spots will turn yellow-brown, and finally, turn black.
The easiest way to get rid of powdery mildew is to try plant fungicides. Plant fungicides have little effect on the soil for cultivation.
Botrytis cinerea (Botrytis cinerea)
The fungus will leave round grayish-brown spots on the leaves and stems at first, then slowly spread and the spots will become fuzzy. Generally, it will only spread when the weather is humid and the indoor air is not circulating.
The most effective way to get rid of this fungus is to apply dish soap to the infected area. You must use dish soap that does not contain grease and bleach. If there are many and serious infections, it is recommended to cut off the infected area.
The above three are the more common types of fungi in succulents. You can use the symptoms I mentioned above to determine which fungus your succulents are infected with. And you can use the corresponding solutions to treat.